Guardians overpower Twins with 9-2 victory on September 13
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 10:23 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Minnesota Twins 9-2 at Target Field on September 13, 2026. Joe Ryan struggled on the mound for the Twins, allowing multiple home runs, including a leadoff shot by Jo Adell. Despite a bright spot with a Trevor Larnach homer, the Twins' offense could not keep pace with the Guardians, who took advantage of Ryan's challenges. Minnesota continues to focus on integrating younger players into their lineup as they aim for future seasons.
- •Joe Ryan allows 4 runs over 4 innings, including 2 home runs.
- •Trevor Larnach hits a 7th-inning homer for the Twins.
- •Cleveland scores aggressively, including stealing bases to drive in runs.
- •Guardians capitalize on Ryan's control issues throughout the game.
- •Twins emphasize youth development for future competitiveness.
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians 9, Twins 2: Looking to 2027
"Another rough outing against the Cleveland Guardians. What else is new?
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