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Yankees-Twins takeaways: Unheralded, young players lead way in critical series win

Taking three out of four against the Twins was just what the doctor ordered for the struggling Yankees.

The Bronx Bombers got their first series win in over two weeks and finally seemed to make the best of a bad situation. As injuries piled up, unsung heroes emerged from the shadows. Isiah Kiner-Falefa had two home runs and six RBI in the series. Oswald Peraza got his first MLB hits and flashed the leather too.

Now, the Yankees have the real test: face the rival Rays at home and build on their slim 4.5 game lead in the AL East.