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Twins Host Guardians After Streak Ends, Cleveland Seeks to Rebound

Minnesota aims to recover from its first loss in two weeks, while Cleveland looks to snap a four-game skid in key AL Central matchup.

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May 16, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) singles during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Minnesota Twins (26-21) return to Target Field after a 13-game winning streak was snapped by the Brewers in a 5-2 loss on Sunday.
  • The Cleveland Guardians (25-21) enter the series on a four-game losing streak, having been swept by the Reds in their most recent series.
  • Monday’s Game 1 features a pitching matchup between Guardians LHP Logan Allen (2-2, 3.70 ERA) and Twins RHP Bailey Ober (4-1, 3.72 ERA).
  • Cleveland leads the season series 3-1, but Minnesota holds a strong 15-6 record at home and ranks second in the AL in team ERA at 3.20.
  • Both teams are dealing with key injuries, including Twins CF Byron Buxton (concussion) and Guardians RHP Shane Bieber (elbow), impacting roster depth.