Twins Had the Best Off Day Imaginable Due to Massive Playoff Assists

A Look at the Wild and Crazy Day of Twins Playoff Baseball

The Minnesota Twins had a day off on Tuesday during the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees, but it was anything but a relaxing day for the team.

A Day of Wild and Crazy Events

The day started with the news that Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton had been scratched from the lineup with a quad injury. This was a huge blow to the Yankees, as Stanton is one of the most feared hitters in baseball.

The Twins then took the field for batting practice and were greeted by a chorus of boos from the Yankee Stadium crowd. The Twins didn't seem to mind, as they went on to have a productive batting practice session.

The game itself was a wild and crazy affair, with both teams trading leads throughout the game. The Twins eventually won the game 8-5 in 10 innings, thanks to a walk-off home run by Jorge Polanco.

The Twins' Massive Playoff Assists

The Twins' win was due in large part to the contributions of several players who had big days at the plate.

• Byron Buxton: Buxton went 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, and three RBIs.
• Jorge Polanco: Polanco went 2-for-5 with a walk-off home run.
• Max Kepler: Kepler went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBIs.

These three players were the driving force behind the Twins' victory, and they will need to continue to produce if the Twins want to advance to the American League Championship Series.

Looking Ahead

The Twins will now face the Yankees in Game 2 of the ALDS on Wednesday night. The Twins will be looking to take a 2-0 lead in the series, while the Yankees will be looking to even the series at 1-1.

The game is scheduled to start at 7:07 p.m. ET on TBS.