After Monday’s rainout against the Red Sox, the Yankees took the field on Tuesday looking to break a two-game skid. Instead, they fell 5–4 to the Minnesota Twins, giving up three home runs and continuing their early spring struggles.
Carlos Carrasco’s Rough Start
Newly acquired pitcher Carlos Carrasco is hoping to revamp his approach this season, but his first real test wasn’t ideal. The veteran right-hander gave up one of the three home runs hit by Minnesota, as the Yankees’ pitching staff collectively allowed five earned runs on five hits while striking out just four.