Guardians vs. Twins: Key AL Central Matchup May 14 Betting Guide

Guardians vs. Twins: Key AL Central Matchup May 14 Betting Guide

By Michael Davidson

November 27, 2024 at 12:42 PM

The Cleveland Guardians (15-16) face the Minnesota Twins (19-14) in the second game of their three-game series at Target Field, with first pitch at 7:10 pm ET. The Twins won Friday's opener 12-8 in a high-scoring affair featuring multiple home runs.

Pitching Matchup:

  • Guardians: Shane Bieber (1-2, 4.13 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 29 K in 32.2 IP)
  • Twins: Devin Smeltzer (2022 debut, pitched 4.2 scoreless innings in 2021)

Key Notes:

  • Josh Naylor (Guardians) placed on COVID list (.347/.377/.611, 5 HR, 22 RBI)
  • Andres Gimenez hitting .286 with 2 HR over last week, .333 vs lefties
  • Twins are 10-3 in last 13 home games
  • Royce Lewis hit first career grand slam Friday, batting .320
  • Byron Buxton leads Twins with 10 HR and 19 runs scored

The Guardians aim to even the series and their record behind Bieber, who looks to bounce back from allowing 7 runs in his last start. Minnesota seeks to extend their strong home performance and secure the series win.

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