Guardians overpower Twins 9-2, close in on White Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:23 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Minnesota Twins 9-2 on Sunday in Minneapolis. Steven Kwan opened the game with a home run and finished just a triple short of the cycle. Tanner Bibee excelled with seven strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings, giving up only two runs. Travis Bazzana contributed significantly, driving in three runs with a two-run homer. With this win, Cleveland moved within half a game of the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central standings and leads Toronto by one game in the wild-card race. The Guardians will face the White Sox in a three-game series starting Monday.
- •Cleveland scores nine runs, leading to a decisive victory over Minnesota.
- •Steven Kwan hits a leadoff homer and nearly completes the cycle.
- •Tanner Bibee throws 6 2/3 innings, allowing only two runs.
- •Travis Bazzana drives in three runs for the Guardians.
- •Guardians face White Sox in a critical three-game series beginning Monday.
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Kwan, Bazzana help Guardians beat Twins 9-2, pull within 1/2 game of AL Central-leading White Sox
"Cleveland hosts the White Sox for a three-game series beginning Monday.
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