The Cleveland Guardians (6-2) travel to face off against the Minnesota Twins (3-3) on Saturday, April 6th. This game will be played at Target Field in Minneapolis and televised on BSNX. The Guardians are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Twins are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Twins. First pitch is set for 2:10 ET.
Guardians vs Twins
The Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins will wrap up their series after the Guardians took down the Twins in the previous game. Cleveland won by a score of 4-2, despite being out-hit by the Twins and striking out 15 times. Minnesota was even the favorite heading into the game at -169.
Tanner Bibee got the start for Cleveland and went 5 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run, while Emmanuel Clase picked up the save. Pablo Lopez got the start for the Twins and also gave up three earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. He took the loss, while Edouard Julien and Carlos Correa both drove in a run for the Twins.
Minnesota’s only home run came from Julien, while the Guardians didn’t have a single home run. However, they did have one more double than the Twins, and Steven Kwan went 3/5 with a run scored. The Twins tied the game at two in the 7th inning, but the Guardians responded with a run in the 8th and 9th to close it out.
Carlos Carrasco Gets The Start For The Guardians
Carlos Carrasco and the Cleveland Guardians are on the road to take on the Twins today. Carrasco is coming off a start in which he went 5 innings and gave up 3 earned runs on 6 hits and struck out 3 against the Athletics.
Guardians Offense Breakdown
Our player projections for the Guardians’ offense today are led by Steven Kwan, who has the highest total hits projection on the team and the 10th highest in the league. José Ramírez has the 2nd highest total hits projection for the Guardians and his home run projection is the best on the team and 10th best in the league. Andrés Giménez is 2nd on the team in total hits projection and Bo Naylor has the 2nd best home run projection on the team.
Joe Ryan Gets The Start For The Twins
Joe Ryan is making his second start of the season for the Twins, and he will be at home against the Cleveland Guardians. In his first start of the season, he went 5 1/3 innings, allowing just 1 earned run. He struck out 5 and gave up 3 hits.
Twins Offense Breakdown
For the Twins, we have Alex Kirilloff with the highest hits projection on the team and the 16th best in the league today. His home run projection is 3rd on the team and 12th in the league. Matt Wallner has the top home run projection on the team and 9th best in the league. Byron Buxton has the 6th best hits projection on the team, but his home run projection is the best on the team and 9th in the league. Edouard Julien has the 2nd best hits projection on the team and the 2nd best home run projection on the team, which is 10th in the league today.
Guardians vs Twins Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Guardians vs. Twins matchup is to take the Twins on the money line at -158. We actually have the Twins winning this one by a score of 6-5, so you could also look to take the over, as the line is currently sitting at 8.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Joe Ryan finishing with five strikeouts compared to Carlos Carrasco with five as well. However, we have Carrasco going for more innings, but he is still just 12th in terms of fantasy starters to pick up a win.
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Last updated:April 6, 2024 Guardians, Twins