Trent Grisham makes smashing return to Yankees lineup, losing streak ends

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 03: Trent Grisham #12 of the New York Yankees celebrates his first inning home run against the Minnesota Twins with teammate Ben Rice #22 at Yankee Stadium on July 03, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) | Getty Images What a difference one offday makes.The Yankees got their heads handed to them by the Detroit Tigers in a three-game sweep, extending a losing streak which started in Boston to a full week of futility.

But Thursday provided the Bombers a chance to finally hit that reset button. Additionally, some key returners from injury helped to shore up the lineup, and immediately made an impact. Trent Grisham led the way in his first game since June 12th, clubbing two extra base hits and drove in two runs, including a home run, to lead the offense in a 5-2 victory over the Twins.

Gerrit Cole provided five solid innings on the mound and Ben Rice also provided a two-run homer in the victory.In what felt like a rerun of about fifteen different games in recent days, the Yankees fell behind early on a first-inning homer. Kody Clemens took a Cole curveball to the opposite field and into the Minnesota bullpen to stake the Twins to an early 1-0 lead.

It’s been a big year for Clemens, who now has 15 homers on the year.Thankfully, the Yankees didn’t have to wait long for a reply. Inserted back in the leadoff spot, Grisham wasted no time reminding fans just how important his presence in the lineup is by clubbing a leadoff homer off rookie Mike Paredes to tie the game at 1.

It wasn’t an A-swing from Trent, but the ball was clearly flying early on a 92-degree night in the Bronx.View LinkThen raindrops started flying instead.In the third inning, a thunderstorm swept through the area—not too long after it rampaged through my neck of the words in New Jersey.

The storm blew by quickly though, and about 45 minutes later, we were ready to play ball again. The Yankees were ready.Paredes retired the first two men he faced in that third