Gleyber Torres obtained New York going using a second-inning home series, scored on every one of his two rebounds and left a set of amazing defensive plays, inducing the Yankees into a 5-1 victory over Minnesota on Monday night to complete still another sweep of the Twins and progress into the AL Championship Series.
New York begins the AL Championship Series on Saturday, at home against Tampa Bay or in Houston.
Didi Gregorius struck on two RBI singles to the Yankees, who extended their postseason winning streak into 13 games on the Twins. Minnesota has lost 16 postseason matches, fitting matched the North American sports album held from the Chicago Blackhawks in 1975-79 at the NHL.