Cleveland Guardians lose to Minnesota Twins in second game of series

The Cleveland Guardians fell to the Minnesota Twins on September 12 at Target Field in Minneapolis. The team attempted to utilize Daniel Espino as an opener for two innings, followed by a transition to Aleman. This decision ultimately impacted the result after the pitching change proved ineffective. Joey Cantillo provided four scoreless innings in relief, allowing only one hit and recording eight strikeouts. Offensively, the Guardians produced three runs on five hits, with RBI contributions from Bazzana, Kwan, and Hedgey. The loss leaves Cleveland needing a win in the next game to remain competitive in the series. Managerial strategy will likely shift for the upcoming matchup, with the team looking for a start from Tanner Bibee to avoid a series sweep.

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