Yankees 10, Twins 1

Matt Garza (1-4, 5.88 ERA) had a tough start Sunday afternoon in New York, going only 4.2 innings, allowing 5 runs on 7 hits, walking four Yankees and striking out two. The Twins relievers allowed 5 runs collectively. Willie Eyre (5.54 ERA) and Juan Rincon (2.61 ERA) each gave up 2, and Pat Neshek (1.05 ERA) surrendered a three-run bomb by Alex Rodriguez (3 for 5, 5 RBIs) in the seventh.

A-Rod had another big day against Minnesota, also hitting a solo shot off Garza in the fifth. He has 29 on the year now, with 91 RBIs. This was just not your average outing by the best bullpen in baseball. Was anyone else praying for rain?

Darrel Rasner (1-0, 1.77 ERA) pitched 6 good innings, holding the Twins to 4 hits and 1 run - a longball by Torii Hunter (23) in the second. That was pretty much the most exciting moment of the day, knowing that Torii was that much closer to 30 home runs, something only one Twin has done since 1987. Speaking of Justin Morneau, he and Jason Tyner each had 1 hit and Jason Bartlett went 2 for 2. That sums up the action for Minnesota. Even though they lost the series, Detroit and Chicago also dropped their games on Sunday, so the Twins get a break with not losing any more ground in the division or Wild Card standings.

The Twins have scored only 15 runs over their last seven games (including 6 in game two of the New York series), hitting only .217. Time to step it up, boys!

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The Twins will look to start a new streak with a three game series against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Tropicana Field on Monday afternoon. Boof Bonser (3-5, 5.17 ERA) will take the mound against Tim Corcoran (4-6, 3.97 ERA). Luis Castillo will also return to the line up, as his mild ankle sprain has stopped bothering him. The Canadian Crusher will see some time at DH and Phil Nevin will get some time on the field, playing first base.