2000 Yankees Diary, April 25: Twins again capitalize on Yanks' missed opportunities
Briefly

On April 25, 1998, the New York Yankees experienced a setback, losing their second consecutive game to the Minnesota Twins, marking the fourth loss in five games. Despite having opportunities to score, including Derek Jeter's early single and Bernie Williams' walk, the team failed to capitalize. Minnesota took the lead with back-to-back home runs from Todd Walker and Cristian Guzmán, followed by Jacque Jones contributing with RBIs, further solidifying the Twins’ lead against Yankees’ starter Ramiro Mendoza. This game reflected the Yankees' unexpected slump after a strong start to the season.
The Yankees struggled against the Twins, dropping their second consecutive game after missing several scoring opportunities despite having solid players like Jeter and Williams.
Minnesota took control with a two-run homer from Todd Walker, followed by another from Cristian Guzmán, which set the pace for their eventual victory.
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