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WATCH: Minnesota Twins turn triple play in first inning against New York Yankees

The Minnesota Twins kicked off a big series against the New York Yankees on Monday night and things would get off to a great start for the home team when starter Martin Perez initiated the 13th triple play in franchise history. The triple play was also the first for the Twins since they accomplished the feat on June 1, 2017 in a game against the Los Angeles Angels.

The feat would come in the top of the first inning as Perez began to trudge through his first two at-bats. After issuing walks to D.