Recap: N.Y. Yankees 6, Twins 4
September 20, 2011 at 4:01AM
IMPACT PLAYER
Mariano Rivera, Yankees
The Yankees closer pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his 602nd save, becoming baseball's all-time leader.
BY THE NUMBERS
9 Consecutive losses by the Twins, matching their season high.
16 Homers off lefthanded pitchers by the Yankees' Curtis Granderson.
4-23 Record by the Twins against the Yankees over their last 27 games, including postseason.
9-37 Record by the Twins since July 30.
LA VELLE E. NEAL III
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Brandon Winokur, who at 6-6 is also being tested in the outfield, fielded flawlessly and had a hit and stolen base for the big-league team Tuesday.
