Twins vs Guardians starting pitchers
- Tanner Bibee for Cleveland Guardians
- Bailey Ober for Minnesota Twins
Twins vs Guardians statistics
| Stat |
Twins |
Guardians |
| Hits |
1270 (11th) |
1195 (25th) |
| Batting Average |
.249 (10th) |
.238 (20th) |
| Runs Batted In |
671 (11th) |
635 (15th) |
| Runs |
707 (11th) |
673 (15th) |
| Home Runs |
178 (10th) |
172 (13th) |
| Walks |
438 (22nd) |
444 (20th) |
| Stolen Bases |
64 (Tied-29th) |
142 (5th) |
| Strikeouts |
1224 (21st) |
1120 (27th) |
| Pitches |
21756 (22nd) |
21541 (25th) |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/17/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
L |
4-1 |
| 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 |
Minnesota Twins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/17/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
W |
4-1 |
| 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 |
Twins vs Guardians predictions
As the Minnesota Twins take on the Cleveland Guardians this Wednesday, all eyes will be on some key players whose performances could sway the game. For the Twins, Byron Buxton is expected to bring his usual mix of power and speed, contributing significantly both at bat and in the field. Similarly, Carlos Correa's ability to drive in runs coupled with his solid defense will also be crucial. Meanwhile, pitcher Bailey Ober needs to maintain his composure on the mound to suppress the Guardians' lineup, which could be key in tightening the Twins' defensive game.
On the flip side, the Cleveland Guardians have their set of aces ready to respond. Jose Ramirez, with his impressive power-hitting capability, will be pivotal in adding runs to the scoreboard. Additionally, Tanner Bibee is slated to start and his performance will be key in controlling the Twins' hitters. With Bibee’s knack for strikeouts, the Guardians will be looking for him to replicate his form and keep the game in their favor from the early innings.
Considering the current form and the matchups, it seems the Cleveland Guardians might have a slight edge over the Minnesota Twins in the upcoming game. Their stronger pitching rotation, led by Bibee, and the consistent hitting from Ramirez might just be too much for the Twins to handle on the road. It's gearing up to be an exciting contest, but I’d lean towards a Guardians win, especially with the home-field advantage at Progressive Field playing into their hands.
Cleveland Guardians injuries
- Petey Halpin (CF): Day-To-Day
- James Karinchak (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Alex Cobb (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Steven Kwan (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Trevor Stephan (RP): 60-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 |
Wed 6:40 PM |
| Temperature |
74° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
