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On Saturday, the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians will continue a series that may be the most important of the season for both clubs. With less than two games separating the two sides in the AL Central, watch out for passions to run high.
After winning 4-2 in the first leg of Friday's double-header home runs from Carlos Santana and Ryan Jeffers helped the Twins to a 6-3 win in the second of Friday's clashes. On account of the two wins, Minnesota has closed the gap to just 1.5 games behind Cleveland as they head into Saturday.
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"The @Twins are just 1.5 games out of the AL Central after sweeping the Guardians today" - MLB Network
Action is set to get underway at about 6:10 pm CDT. Right-hander Gavin Williams is slated to take the mound for Cleveland against Simeon Woods Richardson for the Twins.
Guardians vs Twins Baseball Betting Odds
Where to Watch Guardians vs Twins
Viewing options for Saturday's game will vary by location. For fans based in northern Ohio, the Guardians are always available to watch on Bally Sports Great Lakes. Conversely, fans in Minnesota can watch on Bally Sports North.
Moreover, an increasing number of fans are appealing to various streaming services to watch the game. Among the most popular platforms for fans are MLB.TV and Fubo, which offers a free trial to first-time users.
"Following today’s doubleheader sweep of the Guardians, the Twins are just one game back in the AL Central." - Foul Territory
Guardians vs Twins Prediction
Needless to say, the first two games of the series served as a surprise to many. For most of the past two weeks, Cleveland has been ahead of the Baltimore Orioles, touting the best record in MLB. However, Minnesota has been playing some very good baseball lately, and tout some of the most favorable hitting numbers in MLB.
Moreover, Cleveland's bullpen is the best in MLB, by a rather significant margin. While Minnesota's arms have struggled consistently this season, Cleveland's bullpen is among the very best when it comes to putting games out of the reach of their opponents in the late stages.
Before this series, Cleveland had won all five meetings with the Twins. Given the fact that the Guardians are one of the most gifted teams in baseball, it appears only likely that they will be able to get a win back on Saturday.
Prediction: Cleveland W, 5-2
