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Velazquez, Voit Power Yankees to 9th Straight 'W'

 YANKEES 7 - TWINS 1 

Alexander Velazquez was just a kid from the Bronx, who loved his Yankees. Now the 27-year old is making a child's dream come true: his own, as a member of the Yankees. 


Since getting the call up a couple weeks ago, it has been a whirlwind for Velazquez, but on Saturday his Bronx story took center stage when he launched his first Yankee Stadium home run into the seats in right. His family was scene visibly emotional in the stands as Velazquez rounded third for home. 

While the homer only added to another Yankees' onslaught over the Minnesota Twins, it was another moment where the young Kid from the Bronx delivered in a bid spot.

And speaking of delivering in a big spot, how about Luke Voit? Coming off a four hit performance on Friday night, Voit was 2-for-4 with a two-run double in the  fifth inning that blew the game wide open. 

Tyler Wade and Giancarlo Stanton also contributed to the victory with RBI base hits. 

All of this went to the good of ace Gerrit Cole, who blanked the Twins over six innings of five hit ball. 

The Yankees remarkable August run continues. They are now 72-52, twenty games over .500 on the year, and hold a two-game lead over Oakland for the top wild card slot. They are also creeping up to the Tampa Bay Rays, only four back after play on Saturday. 

Sunday's game against Minnesota was postponed til September due to Hurricane Henri, but the Yankees will try to take this nine-game winning streak, and all this good feeling to the road for a big trip against Atlanta, Oakland and the LA Angels.

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