Guardians score twice in sixth to secure 5-2 win over Twins
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:54 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2 at home on July 21. Austin Hedges and Petey Halpin contributed with sacrifice flies in the sixth inning, helping secure a third straight victory for Cleveland. Starter Parker Messick allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings, while Colin Holderman recorded the win. The Guardians answered a home run by Ryan Jeffers, regaining the lead with a pair of runs in the third and pulling ahead further in the sixth. Cade Smith earned his 29th save of the season in the ninth. The teams will meet again with Twins pitcher Bailey Ober facing Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi on July 22.
- •Cleveland scores four runs in the sixth inning to take control.
- •Messick allows two runs, striking out six without walks.
- •Cade Smith records his 29th save, leading the majors.
- •Twins have now lost four consecutive games.
- •Next game features Bailey Ober against Slade Cecconi.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Hedges and Halpin hit sac flies in the 6th, Guardians beat Twins for third straight victory
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Hedges and Halpin hit sac flies in the 6th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2 for third straight victory
"Austin Hedges and Petey Halpin hit sacrifice flies in the sixth inning as the Cleveland Guardians, a night after hitting seven homers, used small ball to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Tuesday for a third straight victory. Cleveland starter Parker Messick allowed two runs — one earned — on four hits in 5 2/3 innings. Colin Holderman (5-2) got the final out in the inning to qualify for the win.
"Austin Hedges and Petey Halpin hit sacrifice flies in the sixth inning as the Cleveland Guardians, a night after hitting seven homers, used small ball to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Tuesday for a third straight victory. Cleveland starter Parker Messick allowed two runs — one earned — on four hits in 5 2/3 innings. Colin Holderman (5-2) got the final out in the inning to qualify for the win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 3:05 AMHedges and Halpin hit sac flies in the 6th, Guardians beat Twins for third straight victory
Austin Hedges and Petey Halpin hit sacrifice flies in the sixth inning as the Cleveland Guardians, a night after hitting seven homers, used small ball to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Tuesday for a third straight victory. Cleveland starter Parker Messick allowed two runs — one earned — on four hits in 5 2/3 innings. Colin Holderman (5-2) got the final out in the inning to qualify for the win.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 1:54 AMHedges and Halpin hit sac flies in the 6th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2 for third straight victory
Austin Hedges and Petey Halpin hit sacrifice flies in the sixth inning as the Cleveland Guardians, a night after hitting seven homers, used small ball to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Tuesday for a third straight victory. Cleveland starter Parker Messick allowed two runs — one earned — on four hits in 5 2/3 innings. Colin Holderman (5-2) got the final out in the inning to qualify for the win.
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