Yankees' Jasson Dominguez Decision Before Twins Matchup Leaves Fans Upset originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Yankees are slipping behind in the AL East, holding a 64-56 record and six games behind the Toronto Blue Jays heading into their Wednesday matchup against the Minnesota Twins.

Aaron Boone’s team wasted an opportunity to gain ground on several contenders in the American League playoff chase, getting shut down by All-Star righty Joe Ryan and two relievers in a 4-1 loss Wednesday to deadline-gutted Minnesota at the Stadium after taking the first two games of the series.

The start of their series finale against Minnesota was delayed for 1:52 by rain and by the fifth inning the out-of-town scoreboard showed that AL East leader Toronto and second-place Boston had lost as had the team chasing them for the final AL wild card, Cleveland.

About an hour before the scheduled 7:05 p.m. start at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees announced their game against the Twins would not start on time.

NEW YORK — Yankees manager Aaron Boone didn’t use Paul Goldschmidt as a pinch hitter off the bench in Wednesday’s loss to the Twins because the first baseman is hurt. Goldschmidt suffered a low-grade right knee sprain on Tuesday night.

Are the Twins the Yankees' personal punching bag? The results say they are on most nights, but they weren't Tuesday night thanks to Joe Ryan delivering a gem.

NEW YORK — Joe Ryan allowed a run and four hits in 6 2/3 innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday night, breaking a nine-game losing streak to New York. Ryan (12-5) allowed only a homer to Cody Bellinger in the game that was delayed at the start for 1 hour, 52, minutes because of rain.

The Yankees' three-game sweep in St. Louis is their first sweep since taking three straight from the Mariners July 8-10.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Michael Kay Scathes Yankees, Aaron Boone in Fiery Rant After Loss to Twins. The Yankees suffered another tough loss Wednesday night, falling to the Minnesota Twins, 4–1, in what was their eighth lost in their last 12 games.

Will Warren gave up three hits and two runs in 6 2/3 innings and the Yankees went on to a 6-2 win over the Twins on Monday night.

After the Twins' 4-1 victory against the Yankees on Wednesday night, it was revealed that Paul Goldschmidt has a low grade right knee sprain.

The start of Wednesday evening's series finale between the Twins and Yankees will be delayed by rain in New York City, the teams announced.