The Cleveland Guardians (34-28) face the Minnesota Twins (38-30) in a crucial AL Central showdown at Target Field, with first pitch at 7:40 p.m. The Guardians, trailing by just one game in the division, look to extend their hot streak after winning eight of their last ten games.

Game Details:

• Moneyline: Twins -174, Guardians +146
• Runline: Cleveland +1.5 (-134)
• Over/Under: 9 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Guardians: Aaron Civale (2-3, 7.84 ERA, 1.52 WHIP)
• Twins: Joe Ryan (5-3, 2.81 ERA, 1.02 WHIP)

Key Players:

• Guardians: Jose Ramirez (.305/.397/.642, 16 HR, 62 RBI)
• Twins: Byron Buxton (.233/.315/.582, 19 HR, 33 RBI)
• Twins: Carlos Correa (.293/.357/.436, 5 HR, 21 RBI)

Team Trends:

• Guardians have won six straight series
• Twins are 20-14 at home this season
• Minnesota has gone 5-5 in their last 10 games

This series opener marks the beginning of a crucial stretch where these teams will face each other eight times in eleven games, potentially determining the division leader. The Guardians' momentum meets the Twins' home field advantage in what promises to be a competitive matchup.

The Guardians look to continue their strong play and tie for the division lead, while the Twins aim to expand their slim advantage in the AL Central.

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