NEW YORK -- The Yankees out-punched the Minnesota Twins in Round 1 of the American League Division Series.
The Bomba Squad might have edged the Bronx Bombers in their battle to become the all-time regular-season home run champions this year, 307-306, but the home team handed them a 10-4 loss in Game 1 of the ALDS Friday night at Yankee Stadium, continuing a long run of postseason dominance over the Twins.
First baseman DJ LeMahieu homered and drove in four runs to lead the Yankees, who have now won 11 consecutive playoff games against Minnesota, dating back to 2004, their longest postseason winning streak against any single opponent.