Yankees' 13-Inning Defeat Marred by Aaron Judge's Early Exit
WHO:
Sportskeeda - Aaron Judge is the captain of the New York Yankees and has eight All-Star selections and three AL MVP awards.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Aaron Judge exited the game against the Twins due to stiffness in his lower right leg, stating, "I tried to kind of play it off and see how long we could go... but kind of talking it over, I thought it'd be the right move to come out."
MLB.com - Judge indicated he did not anticipate needing testing for his injury, saying, "I feel like you deal with this every Spring Training... thankfully, this whole time coming back, nothing's really nagged us."
MLB.com - The Yankees lost to the Twins 5-4 in 13 innings, with the game-ending hit being a walk-off single by Victor Caratini.
MLB.com - The Yankees lost to the Minnesota Twins 5-4 in a 13-inning game.
MLB.com - The Tampa Bay Rays improved their record to 92-59 after their victory over the A's.
MLB.com - The Rays increased their lead in the American League East to 4 1/2 games with 11 games remaining in the season.
NY Post - The Yankees lost to the Minnesota Twins in a 13-inning game.
NY Post - Aaron Judge exited the game early due to an injury.
WHERE:
NY Post - The game took place at Yankee Stadium.
WHY:
Sportskeeda - The reason for Aaron Judge's exit from the game was related to his injury.
HOW:
MLB.com - Heliot Ramos pinch-hit for Judge and struck out against Twins starter Zebby Matthews, who fanned eight in six scoreless innings.
MLB.com - The Rays secured their fifth straight win and third consecutive series victory against the A's.
NY Post - The Yankees' performance was impacted by missed opportunities in key moments during the game.
(UPDATED September 17, 2026 07:10 UTC)
Aaron Judge left the game against the Twins due to stiffness in his lower right leg, explaining that he felt it was best to come out after discussing it with the team. Fortunately, Judge does not expect to need any testing for his injury, noting that he has dealt with similar issues during Spring Training without any long-term effects. In the game, the Yankees fell to the Twins 5-4 in 13 innings, with Victor Caratini delivering the walk-off single that ended the match, while Heliot Ramos, who pinch-hit for Judge, struck out against Twins starter Zebby Matthews, who recorded eight strikeouts in six scoreless innings.
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(UPDATED September 17, 2026 05:00 UTC)
In a thrilling matchup, the Yankees fell to the Minnesota Twins with a final score of 5 to 4 after an intense 13-inning battle. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays celebrated their fifth straight win, defeating the A's and improving their record to 92-59, which also boosts their lead in the American League East to four and a half games with just eleven games left in the season. This victory marks the Rays' third consecutive series win against Oakland.
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(UPDATED September 17, 2026 02:11 UTC)
The New York Yankees faced a tough loss against the Minnesota Twins in a gripping 13-inning game at Yankee Stadium, where captain Aaron Judge exited early due to an injury. Judge, who has eight All-Star selections and three AL MVP awards, saw his team struggle with missed opportunities in crucial moments throughout the match. His early departure added to the challenges the Yankees faced as they fought to secure a win.