Twins vs Guardians

The Minnesota Twins faced the Cleveland Guardians in a tightly contested AL Central matchup on Saturday, resulting in a 2-1 victory for the Guardians that halted their seven-game losing streak. Steven Kwan and Bo Naylor hit crucial home runs for Cleveland, while Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson delivered a strong performance, logging a career-high seven innings with only two runs allowed. Despite the loss, the Twins managed to close the gap with a run in the sixth inning, but their offensive struggles persisted, resulting in only four hits for the game. This matchup followed a doubleheader on Friday where the Twins swept the Guardians, tightening the division race and bringing them within 1.5 games of Cleveland. However, the Twins are now dealing with significant injuries, including Joe Ryan's indefinite absence due to a Grade 2 strain, further complicating their pitching situation. The teams will meet again for the final game of the series on Sunday.