Twins vs Guardians starting pitchers
- Gavin Williams for Cleveland Guardians
- Zebby Matthews for Minnesota Twins
Twins vs Guardians statistics
| Stat |
Twins |
Guardians |
| Hits |
1262 (Tied-10th) |
1187 (25th) |
| Batting Average |
.249 (10th) |
.238 (20th) |
| Runs Batted In |
667 (11th) |
634 (15th) |
| Runs |
703 (11th) |
672 (14th) |
| Home Runs |
177 (10th) |
171 (13th) |
| Walks |
434 (22nd) |
442 (20th) |
| Stolen Bases |
63 (Tied-28th) |
142 (5th) |
| Strikeouts |
1214 (21st) |
1111 (27th) |
| Pitches |
21615 (22nd) |
21400 (25th) |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/16/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
W |
4-3 |
| 9/15/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
2-0 |
| 9/14/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
6-1 |
| 9/13/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
3-1 |
| 9/12/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
5-2 |
Minnesota Twins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/16/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
L |
4-3 |
| 9/15/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
9-2 |
| 9/14/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
L |
11-1 |
| 9/13/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
L |
8-4 |
| 9/11/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
W |
6-4 |
Twins vs Guardians predictions
Heads up, Twins fans! In the upcoming game against the Cleveland Guardians, keep an eye on Byron Buxton, who's expected to lead the charge. With his speed and power, Buxton is likely to rack up around a half run per game and even smash a homer. But he isn't the only one showing promise. Carlos Correa, known for his clutch hitting, should continue to shine by contributing with solid hits and potentially an RBI or two. Given their performances, these key players could significantly impact the game's dynamics, hoping to boost the Twins' road stats.
On the flip side, the Cleveland Guardians have their stars lined up as well. Jose Ramirez, always a threat at the plate, is likely to continue his hot streak, possibly adding a home run to his already impressive season tally. Steven Kwan, despite grappling with back soreness, might still make a noteworthy contribution if he’s feeling up to par on game day. Their consistent performances have been a cornerstone for the Guardians this season, and continuing on this trajectory could spell trouble for Minnesota.
Considering the lineup and momentum from both teams, the Guardians seem to have the upper hand, especially on their home turf at Progressive Field. Their stronger overall team performance and tactical advantage at home might just tilt the scale in their favor against the Twins, who have been struggling on the road. This game looks set to be a classic showdown, but I’m leaning towards a Guardians win, given their current form and home record. What do you think, will the Twins surprise us or will the Guardians hold strong?
Cleveland Guardians injuries
- Steven Kwan (LF): Day-To-Day
- Petey Halpin (CF): Day-To-Day
- James Karinchak (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Carlos Carrasco (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Alex Cobb (SP): 15-Day-IL
Minnesota Twins injuries
- Kody Funderburk (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Max Kepler (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Justin Topa (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Alex Kirilloff (LF): 60-Day-IL
- Chris Paddack (SP): 60-Day-IL
Twins vs Guardians game info
| Venue |
Progressive Field |
| Location |
Cleveland, Ohio |
| First pitch |
Tue 6:40 PM |
| Temperature |
75° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
