Twins defeat Guardians 3-1 as Cleveland extends losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 2:47 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Minnesota Twins claimed a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on July 7 in Minneapolis, marking Cleveland's third consecutive loss. Kody Clemens led the Twins with a two-RBI performance, while Rhys Hoskins provided the lone score for Cleveland with a home run. Twins pitcher Taj Bradley struck out 10 in seven innings, ensuring the Guardians managed only three hits throughout the game. Cleveland wasted a prime scoring opportunity in the seventh inning with a leadoff double. The Twins play at home again on July 8 for game two of the three-game series.
- •Kody Clemens went 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBIs.
- •Taj Bradley improved to 8-3 after allowing one run in seven innings.
- •Rhys Hoskins hit a solo homer, marking his first since June 19.
- •The loss marks Cleveland's third straight defeat.
- •The Twins host the Guardians again on July 8.
- 3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians score vs. Twins. Cleveland bullpen implodes in loss to Minnesota
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians score vs. Twins. Cleveland extends losing streak
"Alan Roden delivered a game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Minnesota Twins over the Cleveland Guardians on July 8.
"The Minnesota Twins took the opener of a three-game series as Taj Bradley shuts down the Cleveland Guardians.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 3:41 AMGuardians score vs. Twins. Cleveland bullpen implodes in loss to Minnesota
Alan Roden delivered a game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Minnesota Twins over the Cleveland Guardians on July 8.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 2:47 AMGuardians score vs. Twins. Cleveland extends losing streak
The Minnesota Twins took the opener of a three-game series as Taj Bradley shuts down the Cleveland Guardians.
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