The Minnesota Twins host the New York Yankees at Target Field on Monday, September 14, with first pitch scheduled for 7:40 PM ET. Dean Kremer gets the ball for Minnesota against Yankees right-hander Will Warren in what shapes up as a compelling late regular-season matchup between two franchises with serious organizational depth. With September baseball in full swing, every game at Target Field carries real weight, and a home date against New York is exactly the kind of measuring-stick opportunity this Twins roster needs to seize.
Probable Pitchers: Dean Kremer vs. Will Warren
Kremer draws the start for the Twins in what is a significant assignment. The right-hander has shown he can eat innings and keep Minnesota competitive, and a home start against a lineup as dangerous as the Yankees demands his best stuff. The Target Field crowd will be behind him from the first pitch.
Warren gets the nod for New York. The young right-hander has worked his way into the Yankees' rotation and brings the kind of arm that can keep hitters off balance. Twins hitters will need to work counts early and look for opportunities to string together traffic against him.
Keys to Watch for the Twins
- Kremer's command: Pitching against a lineup built around power, Kremer cannot afford to fall behind in counts. Keeping the ball down and attacking the zone early will be essential to limiting big innings.
- Capitalizing against a young starter: Will Warren is still establishing himself at the major league level. Minnesota's lineup should look to be aggressive early in counts and force Warren to work deep into at-bats, grinding up his pitch count and getting to the Yankees bullpen.
- Defense at Target Field: Late-season games against top competition tend to be decided by the small moments — a dive in the gap, a relay throw, a stolen base erased. The Twins need to be sharp defensively behind Kremer.
- Bullpen management: September rosters are expanded, giving both clubs options late in games. Minnesota's ability to match up and manage its relief arms through seven, eight, and nine innings will be a factor.
Broadcast Information
Twins fans can catch Monday's game on Twins.TV Presented by Progressive locally, with YES Network carrying the broadcast for Yankees viewers. Radio coverage is available on WCCO 830 AM and The Wolf 102.9 FM in the Twin Cities market.
Prediction
This is a winnable game at home, and the Twins should treat it exactly that way. Kremer has the ability to keep New York's lineup manageable for six innings, and if Minnesota can manufacture runs against Warren early — working the count, using speed, staying out of double plays — the bullpen can close it out. Target Field in September with a marquee opponent is the kind of atmosphere this team plays well in. Twins win, 4-2.
