MINNEAPOLIS (607NewsNow) — The Yankees are surging in mid-September.

On Monday, New York topped Minnesota 8-3. The Yanks scored six runs in the eighth inning to seal the victory.

With the win, New York clinched a spot in the playoffs. The Yanks still trail the Rays by 3.5 games in the Americal League East.

New York looks for another win tonight at 7:40 p.m. against the Twins. Entering the matchup, the Yanks have won six of their last seven games.