The Minnesota Twins (41-33) face the Cleveland Guardians (36-32) in a crucial five-game series opener at Progressive Field, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m.

Game Details:

• Betting odds: Twins -127, Guardians +108
• Run line: Guardians +1.5 (-154)
• Over/Under: 8.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Twins: Sonny Gray (3-1, 2.53 ERA, 1.03 WHIP)
• Guardians: Triston McKenzie (4-5, 3.51 ERA, 1.01 WHIP)

Key Stats:

• Twins lead AL Central by 2 games
• Guardians took 2 of 3 in last week's series
• Guardians' home record: 16-13
• McKenzie struggled in last start vs Twins (6 runs in 4.1 innings)

Players to Watch:

• Twins: Carlos Correa and Gio Urshela (combined 6-for-12 with 4 HR vs McKenzie)
• Guardians: Jose Ramirez (.303/.388/.618, 16 HR, 63 RBI)

Recent Form:

• Twins: Won 2 of 3 vs Rockies
• Guardians: Swept by Red Sox in 3 games

This series could significantly impact the AL Central standings, with potential for a 7-game swing depending on results. Cleveland looks to bounce back from their sweep while protecting home field, where they've been mediocre this season.

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