Minnesota TwinsvsCleveland Guardians
MIN 2/CLE 5
Things to say
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 at Progressive Field.
01
opener
Guardians took it 5-2 over the Twins. Cleveland's bats did just enough and the bullpen slammed the door. Solid, kind of quiet win.
02
key player
Cleveland's guys up the middle of the order carried it — a couple runs knocked in, one ball that left the yard. That was the difference.
03
hot take
Twins are hanging around .500 but honestly they look flat. That lineup should be scoring way more than two.
04
deep cut
The real story was Cleveland's pen — they got into their stuff late and shut Minnesota down after the sixth. Kept the heart of the order off the board.
05
exit
Anyway, it's a series — let's see if the Twins bounce back tomorrow or if Cleveland just runs 'em out of the building.
The recap
Cleveland took care of business at home, riding a 5-2 win over Minnesota to nudge back over .500 and bury the Twins another game under. There wasn't much drama once the Guardians got their runs on the board, with the pitching keeping the heart of the Minnesota order quiet all night.
The bullpen slammed the door late, and Cleveland cashed a getaway-day win. Twins head home wondering where the offense went.