The Cleveland Guardians (15-15) face the division-leading Minnesota Twins (18-14) in an AL Central showdown at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m.

Due to a COVID outbreak among Cleveland's coaching staff, including manager Terry Francona, pitching coach Carl Willis will manage the series. No players have tested positive.

Game Details

• Moneyline: Twins -168, Guardians +142
• Run Line: Guardians +1.5 (-130)
• Over/Under: 8.5 runs

Pitching Matchup

• Guardians: Aaron Civale (1-2, 9.45 ERA, 1.70 WHIP)
• Twins: Sonny Gray (0-1, 3.48 ERA, 1.16 WHIP)

Key Stats

• Cleveland's offense ranks 5th (4.83 runs/game)
• Minnesota's offense ranks 20th (3.90 runs/game)
• Twins' defense ranks 4th (3.23 runs allowed/game)
• Guardians' defense ranks 25th (4.50 runs allowed/game)

Players to Watch

• Jose Ramirez (CLE): .297/.402/.595, 7 HR, 30 RBI
• Byron Buxton (MIN): .256/.318/.667, 9 HR, 17 RBI
• Josh Naylor/Andres Gimenez: Combined 4-for-6 with 2 HR vs Gray

Analysis The Guardians have a chance if Civale can rebound from recent struggles (16 ER in last 12.2 IP) against a Twins offense that scored just 3 runs in their last series. Cleveland sits 2 games back in the division and looks to gain ground despite being 8-10 on the road this season.

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