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Cleveland has been a wrecking ball at home. The Guardians have outscored Minnesota 18-6 across the first two games of this set, including a seven-home-run explosion in the opener, and they carry a 7-3 record over their last ten games into Wednesday’s contest. At 54-49, they are playing with the confidence of a team that knows exactly what it is.

Minnesota is in a different place entirely. The Twins have dropped four straight and allowed 32 earned runs in 32 innings during that stretch — a number that tells you everything about where their pitching staff stands right now. At 50-53, they are five games back and running out of margin for error.

The players to watch are spread across both dugouts. José Ramírez has scored 43 runs and stolen 24 bases, giving Cleveland a threat who can hurt you in multiple ways. For Minnesota, Brooks Lee has quietly built a case as one of the team’s most reliable bats, with 15 home runs, 56 RBI, and 92 hits. Trevor Larnach is hitting .294 with 47 runs scored. The Twins have the offensive pieces — the question is whether they can get anything from their pitching staff.

Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Guardians Game Information

Game Date: July 23, 2026
Game Time: 01:10 PM ET
TV Channel: Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins, and MLB.TV – Cleveland Guardians
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Minnesota sits five games back in the AL Central, and Cleveland is not waiting around. The Guardians have gone 7-3 over their last ten games and hold a 27-25 record at home, where the Twins have managed just a 24-28 mark on the road. The season series between these two clubs is tied 4-4 through eight meetings, which means there is genuine competitive history here — but the recent momentum belongs entirely to Cleveland. Minnesota needs to stop the bleeding before the gap becomes insurmountable.

Cleveland Guardians Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 54-49
Home Record: 27-25
Away Record: 27-24
Division Record: 17-12
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .524

Minnesota Twins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 50-53
Home Record: 26-25
Away Record: 24-28
Division Record: 15-15
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .485

Stat Leaders

Cleveland Guardians (54-49, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Chase DeLauter, 0.287
RBI Leader: Chase DeLauter, 50 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kyle Manzardo, 11 HR
Runs Leader: José Ramírez, 43 Runs
Hits Leader: Brayan Rocchio, 95 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: José Ramírez, 24 SB
ERA Leader: Franco Aleman, 1.64 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Gavin Williams, 145 K
Wins Leader: Gavin Williams, 10 W
Saves Leader: Cade Smith, 29 SV

Minnesota Twins (50-53, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Gabriel Gonzalez, 0.500
RBI Leader: Josh Bell, 62 RBI
Home Run Leader: Byron Buxton, 25 HR
Runs Leader: Byron Buxton, 57 Runs
Hits Leader: Josh Bell, 92 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Luke Keaschall, 12 SB
ERA Leader: Yoendrys Gómez, 1.91 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Joe Ryan, 131 K
Wins Leader: Taj Bradley, 9 W
Saves Leader: Yoendrys Gómez, 11 SV

What to Watch For

Gavin Williams has been Cleveland’s most productive starter by volume, with 10 wins and 145 strikeouts — numbers that put him among the more reliable arms in the AL Central. Parker Messick adds another dimension to the rotation with a 2.68 ERA and 116 strikeouts, giving the Guardians genuine depth at the top. Chase DeLauter is hitting .287 with 50 RBI, and Brayan Rocchio has accumulated 95 hits on the season. This is a lineup that punishes mistakes, and Minnesota’s pitching has been making plenty of them.

For the Twins, the burden falls on their offense to manufacture something. Kody Clemens has 18 home runs and 48 RBI, and Byron Buxton has crossed 25 home runs with 57 runs scored — two players capable of changing a game in a single swing. Bailey Ober takes the ball for Minnesota with a 4.56 ERA and 7 wins, and he will need to be significantly sharper than the staff has been collectively during this skid. Victor Caratini is listed as day-to-day with a kneecap issue, which adds another variable to Minnesota’s lineup construction. Angel Martínez is on the 10-day injured list with a foot injury, opening a spot for Cleveland’s depth pieces to contribute.

Cleveland Guardians Injury Report

Angel Martínez – Foot (D10) – The Cleveland Guardians placed OF Angel Martínez on the 10-day injured list with a non-displaced left foot fracture.
Tim Herrin – Elbow (D15) – The Cleveland Guardians placed LHP Tim Herrin on the 15-day injured list due to a left elbow contusion.

Minnesota Twins Injury Report

Anthony Banda – Lat (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred LHP Anthony Banda from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left lat strain.
Marco Raya – Shoulder (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Marco Raya on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder impingement.
Pablo López – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Pablo Lopez on the 60-day injured list following his successful UCL repair surgery with an internal brace.
Mick Abel – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Mick Abel from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Cole Sands – Forearm (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Cole Sands on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
Victor Caratini – Kneecap (Day-to-Day) – Caratini left Wednesday’s (Jul. 22) game against the Guardians due to knee injury.
Garrett Acton – Shoulder (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Garrett Acton from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.
Connor Prielipp – Finger (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed LHP Connor Prielipp on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his left middle finger.
David Festa – Shoulder (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP David Festa from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder impingement, retroactive to March 22.

Cleveland Guardians Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 23, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
July 24, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
July 25, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
July 26, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
July 27, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
July 28, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
July 29, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
July 31, 2026 vs Arizona Diamondbacks
August 01, 2026 vs Arizona Diamondbacks
August 02, 2026 vs Arizona Diamondbacks

Minnesota Twins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 23, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
July 24, 2026 vs Athletics
July 25, 2026 vs Athletics
July 26, 2026 vs Athletics
July 28, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
July 29, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
July 30, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
July 31, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 01, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 02, 2026 at Seattle Mariners

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