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Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees, October 9, 2010

On October 9, 2010, the New York Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-1 at Yankee Stadium II in the Division Series. The information panel shows attendance of 50,840, a game time of 186 minutes, and a night start. The weather notes give 63 degrees, sunny skies, and a 10 mph wind. The Minnesota Twins' only run came in the eighth inning. The line score has the New York Yankees crossing the plate in the second, third, fourth, and seventh; the fourth brought 3 runs. The Minnesota Twins had 7 hits and the New York Yankees 12, with 1 and 0 errors. Phil Hughes was the winning pitcher, allowing 0 earned runs on 4 hits in 7.0 innings. The loss was charged to Brian Duensing after 3.1 innings and 5 runs. Phil Hughes led all pitchers with 6 strikeouts. The Minnesota Twins used Scott Baker, Brian Duensing, Brian Fuentes, Matt Guerrier, and Jose Mijares on the mound. The New York Yankees used Phil Hughes, Boone Logan, Mariano Rivera, David Robertson, and Kerry Wood on the mound. For the Minnesota Twins, Orlando Hudson went 2 for 4 and 1 RBI. The New York Yankees' top hitter was Marcus Thames, 2 for 4, 1 home run, and 2 RBI. The New York Yankees got another home run from Nick Swisher. Greg Gibson worked home plate.