Langeliers supplied the big moment, launching a go-ahead two-run homer to begin the 10th inning as Oakland topped Minnesota 4-2 at Target Field. The blast punctuated a tense late-inning sequence and underscored the A’s willingness to lean on the rookie catcher’s power in clutch spots.

The Twins’ offense remained stuck, producing two hits in 15 at-bats with runners in scoring position and dropping to 1-5 on this homestand against the A’s and Detroit. A few defensive miscues and baserunning misreads capped a rough night for Minnesota, even as Ober logged five-plus innings and Outman and Larnach contributed key hits in a late rally that fell short before Langeliers’ decisive blast.

In the end, Langeliers’ 10th-inning homer, Cabrera’s meltdown, and Oakland’s bullpen hold the line, highlighting a game that felt decided by a single swing and a handful of small moments that epitomize the Twins’ season-long gaps with runners in scoring position and overall consistency at the plate.

Twins squander a late lead as Detroit walks off in 11 innings at Target Field. Tarik Skubal delivers a sturdy start, but Minnesota strings together a three-run third inning behind a multi-hit barrage from Edouard Julien, Austin Martin, and Byron Buxton. The Twins’ bullpen holds Detroit to a late single and a sac fly until the 11th, when Colt Keith scores the automatic runner on a Gleyber Torres fly ball for the winner. Minnesota’s offensive pulse fades after the third, failing to plate the winning run in the 10th despite Roden advancing via a successful sac bunt and a pair of squeeze attempts by Martin. The Tigers rally on Riley Greene’s two-run homer and a later RBI from Keith, then cap it with a 11th-inning win behind a precise approach and opportunistic baserunning. For fantasy managers, Julien’s lefty success against Skubal stands out, while Detroit’s middle of the order provides a spike scenario in upcoming matchups against right-handed starters.

Paul Goldschmidt’s right knee strain could push him to the injured list as the Yankees weigh IL placement before their opener with St. Louis. Boone said the veteran was sore after a foul-ball chase but felt a bit better later, leaving questions about his timeline. Goldschmidt is hitting .276 with 10 homers and 40 RBIs in 112 games, and his lefty-splitting bat (.404 vs LHP this season) adds considerable fantasy intrigue if he’s sidelined. Cody Bellinger has filled in at first on a handful of starts, while Austin Wells’ usage tonight showed the Yankees’ depth behind the plate and at corner infield. The outcome could reshape the Yankees’ infield mix, especially with the Cardinals looming in St. Louis.

Goldschmidt’s conditioning and the team’s off day before the Cardinals series will determine the IL call. If sidelined, NYY would lean on Bellinger’s defensive versatility and Wells’ growing involvement, while the lineup could shift to cover first base and DH roles. The status matters for fantasy managers rostering Goldschmidt, Wells, or occupants of the UTIL/1B slots in daily moves.

Goldschmidt’s low-grade right knee sprain could push him to the IL, a development that would shake the Yankees’ infield balance just as they head into a weekend clash with St. Louis. Boon’es squad will evaluate him off their day off and decide before Friday’s game whether to place him on the IL. The veteran first baseman exited Tuesday’s win after slipping chasing a foul ball, then was sore again Wednesday but feeling a bit better.

He’s hitting .404 against lefties this year and owns a solid .276 overall line with 10 homers and 40 RBIs in 112 games, plus reliable fielding (.996) with a handful of errors. If he misses time, expect a domino effect at first base and in the lineup, with Wells or Bellinger stepping into more regular first-base duties and the Yankees leaning on their near-term depth to fill the void. The decision ahead of Friday’s tilt versus the Cardinals will crystallize how fantasy rosters should pivot, especially for owners banking on his steady production down the stretch.

The Yankees were slowed by a sharp Joe Ryan, delaying first pitch nearly two hours and stalling offensively. Cody Bellinger’s 22nd homer briefly gave New York a lead, but Minnesota answered with a three-run sixth that changed the game. Cam Schlittler scattered hits through five, yet the Twins finally solved him in that decisive frame. Byron Buxton sparked the rally with a double, a 0-for-36 skid ending, while Kody Clemens and Royce Lewis tacked on insurance. The Yanks couldn’t close the door on a sweep, dropping 4-1 as ground gained slipped away in a night that also left several contending clubs idle.

Boos and cheers alternated as the delay dragged on, and the Yankees’ bats never fully woke despite Volpe’s near-miss moments and Wells’ late spark. New York still holds a lead in the division’s chase, but the rest of the wild-card pack flashed losses for once-dominant front-runners, making this a missed opportunity with impact beyond the box score. The upcoming trip to St. Louis offers a chance to reset, but the bullpen and timing will need to tighten to avoid another wallop in crucial late-inning moments.