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Guardians and Twins Battle for Momentum in Suspended Game Showdown in Twin Cities

In the final installment of the series between the Guardians and Twins, both teams are vying for a much-needed win to gain positive momentum in the Twin Cities. The game was initially scheduled for Monday night but was suspended with the Twins holding a 2-1 lead. Gavin Williams will be the starting pitcher for the Guardians, while Chris Paddack will take the mound for the Twins. As of now, Minnesota is the betting favorite, opening at -139 but currently sitting at -115. Stay tuned to see who will come out on top on getaway day in this closely contested matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +101 | Twins -115
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-219) | Twins -1.5 (+185)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 53%.

Cleveland vs Minnesota Stats

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland Guardians enter Tuesday's game on a four-game losing streak, having been swept by the Reds over the weekend. They currently stand fourth in the AL Central, five games behind the division leader Detroit. In their recent game against Cincinnati, they struggled to come up with timely hits and finished with nine hits overall. Luis Ortiz took the loss on the mound in that game. Tanner Bibee will start the upcoming game for the Guardians, with a 3-4 record and a 4.06 ERA this season. Cleveland is ranked 19th in offense, 20th in defense, and has a 25-21 record this season.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins saw their 13-game win streak snapped in Sunday's road finale against the Brewers and look to start a new win streak. The Twins are currently 26-21 and tied for second in the AL Central, 4.5 games behind the Tigers for the top spot. In their last game against the Brewers, Minnesota finished with six hits, with Royce Lewis hitting a home run. The Twins struggled with runners in scoring position, leaving nine runners on base. Joe Ryan will be starting his 10th game of the season with a record of 4-2 and a strong performance in his last start against the Brewers. The Twins have a power ranking of 4 and are ranked #17 for offense and #2 for defense, with a record of 26-21. Cleveland has lost their last 3 matchups against Minnesota.

Bullpen Situation Key Factor as Cleveland Faces Minnesota in Doubleheader

It will be important to monitor the bullpen situation for both teams following the completion of the suspended game from Monday and the regularly scheduled game on Tuesday. Cleveland has experienced a recent decline with four consecutive losses, whereas the Twins had a 13-game winning streak before losing their last game against Milwaukee. Ryan has performed exceptionally well in his last three starts for the Twins, historically holding the Guardians in check despite a 3-4 record. Cleveland has struggled offensively and their bullpen has shown a decline in performance compared to previous seasons. Therefore, the advantage on getaway day is likely to go to Minnesota.

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