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The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Minnesota Twins 5–2 on July 9 at Target Field, with the visiting offense outpacing a Vegas total of 8.5 runs through power hitting and pitching dominance. Cleveland's three home runs and five RBIs provided the offensive backbone, while the Guardians' pitching staff was particularly stingy, allowing just three hits and two earned runs with 14 strikeouts and a 3.78 ERA. Minnesota's bats struggled significantly, managing only three hits with a .247 batting average and .736 OPS, striking out 14 times despite one home run. The Twins' pitching faltered, surrendering six hits and five earned runs with a 4.68 ERA, though the defense committed no errors. Cleveland's balanced approach—combining home run power with strong pitching control—proved decisive against a Minnesota lineup that couldn't generate consistent offensive pressure. The Guardians' rotation continues to demonstrate effectiveness, and this road victory strengthens their divisional positioning heading into the second half.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Patrick Bailey ×2Chase DeLauterGabriel AriasSteven KwanRoyce Lewis ×2
