The Yankees will face the Twins in the postseason for the sixth time — and second time in three years. In all five previous matchups, the Yankees came out on top and will be favored to do so again. They have won 13 of their last 15 postseason games versus Minnesota and overcame a 3-0 first-inning deficit in the 2017 wild-card game. The Twins will present their share of challenges — starting with a powerful lineup that hit an MLB-record 307 homers, one more than the Yankees, as the two teams represented the Year of the Homer better than anyone. But this series figures to be about more than just home runs. Here’s how the teams match up:

At the plate

Getting on base: For all their power, the Yankees also do a good job of getting runners on base. Aaron Judge led the team with a .381 on-base percentage and he follows DJ LeMahieu in the lineup, giving them a dynamic 1-2 punch. Gleyber Torres has consistently been one of the team’s hardest outs. Much the same could be said of the Twins, who finished just a tick behind the Yankees in team on-base percentage. Their sluggers lead the way, as well, with Nelson Cruz getting on base nearly 40 percent of the time.

Edge: Even

Power: It will be the Bronx Bombers versus the Bomba Squad. While the Yankees became the first team in MLB history to have 14 players with double-figure homers, Minnesota set its own mark with five players with 30-plus homers (Cruz, Max Kepler, Miguel Sano, Eddie Rosario and Mitch Garver). Though the Yankees are hopeful Judge and other power hitters such as Giancarlo Stanton, Gary Sanchez and Edwin Encarnacion stay healthy, the Twins are dealing with some of their own injury concerns, as Kepler hasn’t had a plate appearance since Sept. 14, due to a left shoulder injury that has bothered him for much of the second half.

Edge: Even

On the basepaths: The Twins finished last in the majors in stolen bases, while the Yankees were 24th, so neither team is going to run wild.

Edge: Yankees

In the field

Infield: LeMahieu at first, Torres at second, Gio Urshela at third and Didi Gregorius at shortstop give the Yankees their best infield defense, but Encarnacion could see time at first. Luke Voit’s roster status remains uncertain after his late-season slump. Twins first baseman C.J. Cron has a thumb injury. At second, Luis Arraez suffered a sprained ankle and his availability is questionable. If he can’t go, Jonathan Schoop would likely move to second. Sano is a presence at the plate but not a good third baseman, and Jorge Polanco is also known more for his bat than his glove.

Edge: Yankees

Outfield: Rosario is solid and Kepler’s health will likely determine how effective he’ll be in center after taking over for Byron Buxton, who is out with a shoulder injury. Jake Cave and Marwin Gonzalez platoon in right. The Yankees were encouraged by how Stanton looked in left after coming back from his sprained right knee, but that will still be watched closely, as will Judge’s right shoulder, with Brett Gardner manning center.

Edge: Even

Bench

Injuries will impact both teams’ depth. The Twins like Gonzalez’s versatility and Willians Astudillo could play a role, as will Cave. Minnesota uses a platoon of Garver and Jason Castro behind the plate. The Yankees love Tyler Wade’s speed and his ability to play the outfield could land him a spot on the roster, as could Mike Ford’s left-handed power.

Edge: Even

On the mound

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Rotation: James Paxton, Masahiro Tanaka and Luis Severino will start the first three games for the Yankees. The trio pitched well down the stretch, with Severino looking good after missing almost the entire season with arm injuries. Minnesota’s rotation has some question marks with Jose Berrios, Jake Odorizzi and rookie Randy Dobnak. Dobnak impressed in his last two starts, but his lack of experience may cost the Twins.

Edge: Yankees

Bullpen: Just how the Yankees use their pen remains to be seen. CC Sabathia is out and J.A. Happ could play a part, but Chad Green, Adam Ottavino, Zack Britton, Tommy Kahnle and Aroldis Chapman have been building toward this time of year. Twins closer Taylor Rogers has faced just one batter in the postseason. He struck out Greg Bird in the seventh inning of the ’17 wild-card game. The left-hander has allowed four runs in 15 ¹/₃ innings with a walk and 22 strikeouts in that stretch. Trevor May and Tyler Duffey have been solid and Zack Littell allowed just one earned run in 12 September innings.

Edge: Yankees

Manager

Aaron Boone has talked about learning from experience after last year’s ALDS, when he left Sabathia and Severino in games for too long, which helped cost the Yankees the series against the Red Sox. Whether those lessons prove to be valuable against rookie skipper Rocco Baldelli won’t be known until the series plays out, but Baldelli has already engineered a 23-game turnaround in Minnesota.

Edge: Even

Intangibles

If history doesn’t matter, as Boone has said about this series, then the Twins could be OK. But there’s no denying how handily the Yankees have dealt with Minnesota in past postseasons. The Twins likely need to get off to a good start to have a chance in the series. They have a shot to do so in The Bronx, as Minnesota finished 55-26 on the road. No other team in the majors even won 50 away from home. Only the Astros and Dodgers were better at home than the Yankees, who battled injuries and still won 103 games and now appear relatively healthy.

Edge: Yankees