Guardians host the Twins to open 3-game series
Minnesota Twins (16-22, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (20-19, first in the AL Central) Cleveland; Friday, 7:15 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Connor Prielipp (1-0, 3. 86 ERA, 0. 93 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Guardians: Parker Messick (3-1, 2.
40 ERA, 0. 92 WHIP, 44 strikeouts) LINE: Guardians -140, Twins +118; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians host the Minnesota Twins to start a three-game series. Cleveland has a 9-7 record in home games and a 20-19 record overall.
The Guardians are 8-2 in games when they hit at least two home runs. Minnesota has a 6-12 record in road games and a 16-22 record overall. The Twins have a 1-4 record in games decided by one run.
Friday's game is the first time these teams square off this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Jose Ramirez leads the Guardians with six home runs while slugging . 394.