The Cleveland Guardians (70-65) face the Minnesota Twins (69-67) in a crucial AL Central showdown at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. with major playoff implications on the line.

Game Details:

• Guardians (-113) vs Twins (-105)
• Run line: Twins +1.5 (-193)
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Guardians: Cal Quantrill (11-5, 3.55 ERA, 1.20 WHIP)
• Twins: Dylan Bundy (8-6, 4.34 ERA, 1.22 WHIP)

Key Stats:

• Guardians are 3-7 in their last 10 games
• Twins are 40-29 at home this season
• Guardians are 7-13 in their last 20 at Target Field
• Josh Naylor hitting .300 with a HR in last week
• Carlos Correa batting .271 with 18 HRs this season

Series Impact: The Guardians hold a slim 1.5 game lead over both the Twins and White Sox in the AL Central with 27 games remaining. The Twins have 14 games left against division rivals, giving them significant control over their playoff destiny.

Analysis: While the Guardians have struggled recently, Quantrill has been sharp, allowing just 3 runs in his last 16 innings. The Twins have momentum at home, winning 5 of their last 6. With both teams fighting for playoff position, this opener could set the tone for the crucial three-game series.

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