The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Minnesota Twins 6–2 at Target Field. The game took place on September 19, 2025, in clear weather with a temperature of 100 degrees. Jakob Junis was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 3-1 with a 2.87 ERA.

Steven Kwan had a strong performance for the Guardians, contributing two hits and one RBI. Bo Naylor also stood out with four RBIs. The Guardians now hold an 81-71 record, while the Twins’ record falls to 66-86.

The Guardians started strong, scoring two runs in the first inning. The Twins were unable to respond early, leaving the scoreboard blank. For the next four innings, both teams held each other without any runs. In the sixth inning, the Twins managed to tie the game with two runs. However, the Guardians regained control in the eighth and ninth innings by adding four more runs. This sealed their 6-2 win over the Twins.

Jakob Junis played a key role for the Guardians. He pitched 2 innings without allowing any runs. His performance helped secure the win for Cleveland.

On the batting side, Bo Naylor stood out for the Guardians. He drove in 4 runs, which was a significant contribution to the team’s score. Steven Kwan also added to the offense with 2 hits and an RBI.

Cole Sands took the loss for the Twins. He pitched less than an inning and allowed 2 runs. Royce Lewis was a bright spot for Minnesota, with 2 hits and an RBI.

What’s Next

The Guardians improved their record to 81-71 with their win over the Twins. This places them 2nd in the Central division. They are looking to close the gap with the division leader as the season nears its end. The Twins, now at 66-86, remain 4th in the Central division. They have struggled this season and are far from the top. In head-to-head games, the Guardians have had more success against the Twins, which continued in this game.

The Cleveland Guardians will continue their series against the Minnesota Twins. They have a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025. The first game will start at 2:10 PM, and the second game will be at 7:10 PM at Target Field. They will play again on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 2:10 PM.

The Minnesota Twins will also continue the series with the Guardians at Target Field. After the doubleheader on Saturday and the game on Sunday, the Twins will have a day off before traveling to Texas. They will face the Rangers on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 8:05 PM at Globe Life Field.

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