Twins take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Guardians
Minnesota Twins (16-23, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (21-19, first in the AL Central) Cleveland; Saturday, 6:10 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Joe Ryan (2-3, 3. 72 ERA, 1. 06 WHIP, 40 strikeouts); Guardians: Tanner Bibee (0-5, 4.
58 ERA, 1. 48 WHIP, 36 strikeouts) LINE: Guardians -119, Twins -100; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins aim to stop a three-game slide with a victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland has a 10-7 record at home and a 21-19 record overall.
Guardians pitchers have a collective 4. 01 ERA, which ranks seventh in the AL. Minnesota has gone 6-13 on the road and 16-23 overall.
The Twins have a 1-4 record in games decided by one run. The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Jose Ramirez has eight doubles and six home runs for the Guardians.