Twins vs. Guardians: Joe Ryan's Stellar Pitching Leads Minnesota to Victory in AL Central Matchup

predictions for the latest MLB matchups. The Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians will face off in a three-game series in the AL Central starting on Friday. Cleveland previously won three out of four games against Minnesota in late April. Joe Ryan will be starting for the Twins with a 2.82 ERA, while Gavin Williams will pitch for the Guardians with a 3.51 ERA. The game is scheduled to start at 7:10 PM EST. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this matchup and check out our successful MLB predictions.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Twins -105 | Guardians -114
Spread: Twins +1.5 (-212) | Guardians -1.5 (+182)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 53%.

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins have been struggling in their recent games, losing four out of their last five and falling further behind in the Wild Card race. They are now 12 games behind the division-leading Tigers and 5.5 games out of the final playoff spot. In their recent game against Boston, Matt Wallner hit a home run for the only run in a 13-1 loss. Wallner, the 27-year-old right fielder, is in his fourth season with the team and has 13 home runs and 22 RBIs this season. With Byron Buxton on the injured list, Trevor Larnach has been stepping up as a power hitter in the leadoff spot. Joe Ryan, the 29-year-old right-handed pitcher, will make his 21st start of the season with a 10-5 record and 2.82 ERA. In his last start, Ryan gave up four runs in five innings in a loss to the Nationals.

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians recently secured a series win over the Colorado Rockies, maintaining their position in second in the AL Central. Despite trailing the Tigers by nine games for first place, they hold a half game lead over the Royals in third and are 2.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot. In their recent game, David Fry hit a two-run home run to kickstart a 5-0 victory. Fry, who has struggled with consistency at the plate this season, will need to improve his performance to maintain his spot in the lineup. Jose Ramirez, a key player for the Guardians, leads the team in home runs and RBIs with a strong batting average of .298. Ramirez plays as a third baseman and has also contributed 31 stolen bases this season. Steven Kwan has been a reliable leadoff hitter for the Guardians, batting .286 and driving in 38 runs from the top of the lineup. Gavin Williams, a 26-year old right-handed pitcher, will make his 22nd start of the season with a record of 6-4 and an ERA of 3.51. Despite recent struggles, Williams has recorded 109 strikeouts against 60 walks and aims to bounce back in his upcoming start.

Twins Take Lead in AL Central Thanks to Stellar Pitching from Joe Ryan

The teams in the AL Central are currently engaged in a competitive battle, with Minnesota holding an advantage due to their superior pitching. Joe Ryan, with an impressive 2.82 ERA and a strong strikeout to walk ratio, gives the Twins a clear edge on the mound. Ryan has shown greater control with 28 more strikeouts and 36 fewer walks than his opponent. On the other hand, Washington, led by Williams, has struggled in recent outings, losing four out of their last five games with him pitching. The Twins are expected to secure a series opening victory with Ryan leading the way. Therefore, it is recommended to place your bet on Minnesota to emerge victorious in this matchup.

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