Filed under: Twins, Yankees, MLB Playoffs, American League Division Series
NEW YORK -- The Yankees didn't bother spotting the Twins a lead Saturday, going wire-to-wire to finish off their American League Division Series sweep.A 6-1 victory at Yankee Stadium gave the Yankees a berth in the American League Championship Series against Tampa Bay or Texas. As the AL wild card, New York will open on the road next Friday.
Phil Hughes pitched seven scoreless innings for the Game 3 win, Robinson Cano went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and Nick Swisher was 2-for-3 with a double and a homer.
The Yankees, who came from behind to win the first two games, outscored the Twins 17-7 in the series. Over the three games, Minnesota went 2-for-18 with runners in scoring position.
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