The New York Yankees beat the Twins 8-4 and remain in first place by one half game. The Boston Red Sox kept pace with a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Sabathia picked up his 17th win on the season as the Yankees improved to 75-47. Boston also has 75 wins but one more loss than the Yankees.
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