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Minnesota Downed 10-7 By New York - Jhoan Duran Takes Loss

New York used a 2-HR day from Joey Gallo on Thursday at Target Field as the Yankees defeated Minnesota 10-7 in baseball action.

New York won as a -210 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8 were rewarded at the payout window.

Miguel Castro earned the victory for the Yankees, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Joey Gallo in the win.

Minnesota got a 1-inning outing from Joe Smith in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Byron Buxton had 2 hits in the loss for the Twins.

The battle of the bats favored New York as they had 14 hits, while Minnesota only had 9.

The game was closed out by Clay Holmes who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.

New York heads into a battle against Chicago. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tampa Bay.