AP Sports Preview: Twins at Yankees NEW YORK (Interstat) — The Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees will meet Saturday in a split Independence Day doubleheader at Yankee Stadium II, with the opener scheduled for the afternoon and the nightcap under the lights. First-pitch weather is forecast at 98 degrees and clear. Minnesota (42-46) enters having won two of its past three, including an 8-3 victory at Houston on Wednesday. The Twins, coming off a 3-2 loss to the Yankees on Friday, sit 10 games behind first-place Cleveland in the AL Central. New York (48-38) has dropped four straight, capped by an 11-inning, 6-2 loss to Detroit on Wednesday. The Yankees hold the second AL wild card spot, 3 1/2 games ahead of the field. Players to Watch RHP Taj Bradley (3-0, 2.25 ERA in his last three starts) will start for Minnesota. He struck out 11 over five innings in a win at Houston on July 1 and has allowed three earned runs or fewer in four of his past five outings. Bradley has not lost since June 9. RHP Will Warren (2-4, 5.03 ERA in his last five starts) will take the mound for New York. He allowed two earned runs over 5 1/3 innings against Detroit on July 1 but is 1-3 with a 4.50 ERA over his past four decisions. Warren has struggled with command, walking eight over his last two appearances. Recent History The Yankees edged Minnesota 3-2 on Friday, with New York’s bullpen stranding seven Twins baserunners. Minnesota has dropped four of its past six against the Yankees. The Interstat game simulator projects a 5-2 Twins victory. What’s at Stake For Minnesota, a split Saturday would keep it within striking distance of .500. New York is looking to halt its longest losing streak since April and avoid a third consecutive series loss. The teams wrap up the four-game set Sunday before the Yankees travel to Tampa Bay and the Twins return home to host Cleveland. Both clubs are seeking consistency as the July 31 trade deadline approaches.