You know what’s fun? Grand slams. You know what’s also fun? Winning both games of a doubleheader. You know what’s the most fun? The Yankees sweeping the doubleheader over the Twins on Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s first career grand slam (after winning the wild opener, 5-4). Yup, you read that right: IKF. Grand slam. All part of a dominant 7-1 win.
The Yankees came in with a clear plan to run up Joe Ryan’s pitch count early, with Aaron Hicks working a 13-pitch AB to set the tone for the rest of the night. Aaron Judge and Gleyber Torres followed with back-to-back walks and a successful two-out double steal.