The AL Wild Card game had a bit of a David vs. Goliath feel to it. Sure, that notion was quickly extinguished once the Twins grabbed a stunning 3-0 lead within minutes, but entering the game, the lines were clearly drawn: the vaunted Yankees were heavy favorites, with the Twins playing the underdog role.
That was a fair juxtaposition. The Yankees, even after a flash rebuild, will almost always have the look of a favorite, thanks to their New York ties and ample resources. The Twins scrapped into the playoffs as the second Wild Card, were coming off a 103-loss season in 2016, and play in a small market.