Byron Buxton Leaves Early, Twins Win First Series at Yankee Stadium Since 2014

Minnesota carried some momentum into Sunday afternoon against the Yankees.

Jul 4, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) hits an RBI double in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The New York Yankees have been the Twins' kryptonite for the better part of two decades, but they went into the Bronx this weekend and left with their first series win at Yankee Stadium since 2014. Minnesota won 6-1 on Sunday to wrap up the series.

The Twins exploded for six home runs in Saturday's win over the Yankees, and that momentum was quickly halted when All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton left the game in the first inning on Sunday after a slide into second base. He re-aggravated a previous hip injury, and he did not return.

Byron Buxton was removed from today’s game after this slide into second base pic.twitter.com/yMApPjOYSX

— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 5, 2026

Minnesota's other All-Star, Joe Ryan, picked up the slack and delivered one of his best outings of the season. The Twins' RHP lasted seven innings, and he allowed just three hits and one walk with nine strikeouts. He received some run support once again with RBIs from Brooks Lee, Josh Bell, Kody Clemens, Austin Martin, and two from Royce Lewis.

Minnesota took a 6-0 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning and never looked back. Ryan was relieved by Andrew Morris in the bottom of the eighth inning, who struck out two batters. Yoendrys Gomez relieved him, and he allowed a pair of hits and one run before closing things up and the Twins won 6-1.

The Twins are now 44-47 on the season, and they will come back home to Target Field for two more series before the All-Star break. They will host the Guardians and Angels before this year's Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia.