The Cleveland Guardians (71-65) face the Minnesota Twins (69-68) at Target Field on September 10 at 7:15 p.m., looking to clinch the series after winning Friday's opener 7-6.

Game Details:

• Moneyline: Guardians (-121), Twins (+107)
• Run Line: Twins +1.5 (-173)
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Guardians: Triston McKenzie (9-1, 3.18 ERA, 154 K)
• Twins: Chris Archer (2-7, 4.47 ERA, 83 K)

Friday's Recap:

• Guardians won 7-6
• Oscar Gonzalez: 2 home runs
• Cal Quantrill: 5 IP, 2 runs (1 earned), 7 K
• Carlos Correa (Twins): 4-5, HR, 4 RBI

Division Race:

• Guardians: 1.5 games ahead of White Sox
• Twins: 2.5 games back, lost 7 of last 10

Key Matchups:

• Jose Ramirez vs Archer: .429, 1 HR, 2 RBI
• Urshela/Correa vs McKenzie: Combined 8-18, 4 HR, 6 RBI

With 26 games remaining and 11 of their next 14 against division rivals, this series is crucial for Cleveland's playoff hopes. Despite McKenzie's recent struggles (7 ER in last 16.2 IP), the Guardians aim to capitalize against Archer and secure the series victory.

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