Things started promisingly for the Twins, with Brian Dozier leading off the game with a solo home run and Eddie Rosario adding a two-run home run later in the top of the first inning.
The Twins will take on the Yankees in a one-game playoff on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. The game can be heard on AM 1240 WJON, with first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m.
The Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Wednesday night at Progressive Field. Despite the loss, the Twins still clinched a playoff spot thanks to the Angels' loss to the White Sox later Wednesday night.
The Minnesota Twins are on the verge of making history. Their magic number to clinch a wild card spot is down to one. When they clinch, they will become the first team ever to lose 100 games the previous year, then make the playoffs the following year.
The Twins are now 79-73 on the season and will play in Detroit for three more games this weekend beginning Friday night. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. on AM 1240 WJON.