The Twins knocked out two two-run homers in the last three innings to defeat the Yankees 6-2. Santana didn't pitch his best game, but he allowed just two runs over seven innings while striking out five. He was unhittable after the fourth, as the last sixteen Yankees to bat were retired by Santana, Neshek and Nathan. With the loss, the Yankees are now twelve games behind the league leading Red Sox, who won 7-5 over the Devil Rays. With 16 games left against Tampa Bay, the Red Sox have a pretty easy schedule the rest of the way, making catching them that much more difficult.