Perhaps the Twins’ social media team should read the space.
Minnesota’s team cheekily shot at Yankees slugger Aaron Judge Wednesday night after Twins infielder Luis Arraez ousted him for the AL title in batting and finished the season with a .316 average — five points ahead of Judge’s .311. Judge had aimed to become only the second Triple Crown winner since 1967, but was denied the third leg after leading the American League in home runs (62) and RBIs (131).
“ALL ARRAEZ!!!” The twins posted on Twitter, a reference to Judge’s “All Rise” catchphrase.
Yankees fans on the app were quick to point out that the Twins ended the season with a losing record (78-84) and will not make the playoffs, as well as the fact that the Yankees have thoroughly dominated Minnesota in recent history.
“Highlight of the Twins season. Finally beating the Yankees at something.” wrote a fan.
“If there’s ever been an example in professional sports of a team being wholly and entirely owned by another team, it’s the New York Yankees who own the Minnesota Twins. So using this rare Twins achievement to taunt the Yankees and soon-to-be AL MVP is so chilling.” another wrote.
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The Twins have made the playoffs eight times since 2003. Six of those times they were sent home by the Yankees – five times in the Division Series and once in the AL wildcard game. New York’s record against Minnesota in that span is 16-2.
While Judge may not have won the Triple Crown, Yankees fans are certainly pleased with his season, which saw him break Roger Maris’ single-season home run record in the American League and set New York to a 99-63 record helped – good for a premiere round of playoff bye.