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Minnesota Twins Extend Winning Streak to 13 Games, Set to Face Cleveland Guardians in AL Central Showdown

The Cleveland Guardians are set to take on the Minnesota Twins in the first game of a three-game series between the two AL Central rivals. Cleveland is looking to bounce back after three consecutive losses, while Minnesota is riding a 13-game winning streak. Both teams are trailing first-place Detroit in the division standings. The Guardians will be without several key pitchers and position players, while the Twins will be missing key players as well. Logan Allen will be starting for Cleveland, while Bailey Ober will be on the mound for Minnesota. Despite Minnesota's recent success, they are only slight favorites in the betting lines. Baseball fans should look forward to an exciting matchup between these two teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +117 | Twins -133
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-190) | Twins -1.5 (+161)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 57%.

Cleveland vs Minnesota Stats

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians currently rank 20th in runs scored, 21st in slugging percentage, 23rd in both batting average and on-base percentage. Kyle Manzardo leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Jose Ramirez is close behind in both categories. The team has eight players with 11 or more RBI. On the mound, Cleveland is struggling, ranking 20th or worse in four pitching categories. Emmanuel Clase leads in wins and Gavin Williams leads in strikeouts. The team's power ranking is 20, with rankings of 19 in offense and 20 in defense. Cleveland has a record of 25-21 this season.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins are currently on a hot streak, winning 13 consecutive games and quickly climbing up the standings in the American League Central. Despite being in the middle of the pack in several hitting categories, the Twins have been able to produce runs and extra-base hits. They are without Byron Buxton, their leader in home runs and RBI, but have other players stepping up to fill the void. On the mound, Minnesota is excelling in key pitching categories, with Joe Ryan leading the team in wins, ERA, and strikeouts. The Twins have a strong defense, giving up an average of 3.35 points per game. With a power ranking of 5, Minnesota is showing they are a force to be reckoned with in the league.

Minnesota Twins Dominate with 13-Game Winning Streak, Cleveland Struggles On Pitching Front

The Minnesota Twins are currently on a winning streak of 13 consecutive games. After losing three out of four games to the Cleveland Guardians, the Twins have rallied to achieve a record of 13-1. In contrast, the Cleveland team has lost five of its last seven games. Logan Allen, the starting pitcher for Cleveland, recently delivered a standout performance against Milwaukee, allowing no runs in six innings, but has struggled in previous outings. On the other hand, Bailey Ober, the starter for Minnesota, has shown consistency with five strong performances, only allowing a total of seven runs in 29.1 innings. Despite missing Byron Buxton, a key player known for leading in home runs and RBI, Minnesota relies on its formidable pitching staff with a bullpen holding a 2.93 ERA and 1.13 WHIP, compared to Cleveland's 4.07 ERA and 1.41 WHIP.

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