The Cleveland Guardians (70-65) face the Minnesota Twins (69-67) in a crucial AL Central showdown at Target Field, with first pitch at 8:10 p.m. The Guardians lead the division by just 1.5 games over both the Twins and White Sox with 27 games remaining.

Game Details:

• Guardians (-113) vs Twins (-105)
• Run line: Twins +1.5 (-193)
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Guardians: Cal Quantrill (11-5, 3.55 ERA, 1.20 WHIP)
• Twins: Dylan Bundy (8-6, 4.34 ERA, 1.22 WHIP)

Key Stats:

• Guardians are 3-7 in their last 10 games
• Twins are 40-29 at home this season
• Josh Naylor hitting .300 with a HR in last week
• Carlos Correa batting .271 with 18 HRs for Twins
• Guardians 7-13 in last 20 at Target Field

The Series Impact: This three-game series is crucial for both teams' playoff hopes. The Twins have 14 remaining games against division rivals Guardians and White Sox, giving them significant control over their postseason destiny. For Cleveland, winning the opener could provide vital breathing room in the tight division race.

Despite recent struggles, the Guardians have a strong chance with Quantrill on the mound, as he's allowed just three runs in his last 16 innings. However, they'll need to overcome their poor recent record at Target Field to secure this important divisional matchup.

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