In a dazzling display that seemed to rewind the clock to the golden age of Yankee greatness, Trent Grisham powered the New York Yankees to a commanding 10-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night, clinching the decisive third game of their thrilling series. Grisham, wielding a bat that echoed the legendary swing of Mickey Mantle, launched two home runs—a solo shot in the third and a towering three-run blast in the fourth—bringing his season total to an impressive 33 and marking his third multi-homer game in just two contests.
Grisham’s recent surge is nothing short of historic. Over his last 50 games, he has smashed 16 home runs without a single double or triple, a feat unseen since Mantle achieved it in 1958, per OptaSTATS. In his last 22 games alone, Grisham has belted 10 homers, with eight coming in his past 19 contests. Since August 20, his 12 home runs lead all of Major League Baseball, and his five multi-homer games tie him with George Springer for third-most this season. Grisham’s power surge has not only electrified Yankee Stadium but also etched his name alongside one of the franchise’s all-time icons.
The Yankees’ offensive onslaught was a team effort, with reigning MVP Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger delivering clutch performances. Judge went 3-for-4, scoring twice and drawing a walk, boosting his MLB-leading batting average to .329. Bellinger sealed the game with a two-run homer in the ninth—his 29th of the season—ensuring the Twins had no chance of a comeback. Rookie sensation Jasson Dominguez dazzled with an RBI double in the fourth and two stolen bases, while Paul Goldschmidt and Jose Caballero contributed key extra-base hits to fuel New York’s early lead.
On the mound, starter Luis Gil struggled, surrendering five runs (four earned) on nine hits over 4.2 innings, with only two strikeouts, pushing his ERA to 3.33. The Twins capitalized on shaky defense and two-out rallies, scoring twice in the second and three times in the fifth. However, the Yankees’ bullpen rose to the occasion, with Fernando Cruz, Devin Williams, Luke Weaver, and Camilo Doval combining for 4.1 scoreless innings and six strikeouts, locking down the victory.
This 10-run explosion marked the Yankees’ second straight night of double-digit scoring, following Tuesday’s offensive outburst. The win secured their fourth series victory in their last five, bringing them within four games of first-place Toronto in the AL East. As the Yankees head to Baltimore for a critical four-game set against the Orioles starting Thursday, Grisham’s historic power, paired with the relentless production of Judge and Bellinger, has solidified New York’s status as a formidable AL East contender. The Bronx is buzzing, and the echoes of Mantle’s era are ringing louder than ever.