The Minnesota Twins host the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, aiming to extend their three-game winning streak.
This American League Central matchup features two division rivals vying for postseason positioning.
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Minnesota enters the game in third place in the AL Central with a 45-47 record.
Connor Prielipp, who holds a 2-5 record and a 4.96 ERA, will start for the Twins.
Cleveland currently sits in second place with a 47-45 record. The Guardians will counter with Slade Cecconi, who carries a 4-6 record and a 4.44 ERA.
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Both lineups are dealing with multiple injuries.
Minnesota is missing Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers on the 10-day injured list, along with pitchers Bailey Ober and Pablo Lopez on longer-term injured lists.
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Cleveland is also short-handed.
The Guardians placed infielder José Ramírez and outfielder Angel Martinez on the 10-day injured list prior to the game.
Key offensive contributors for Cleveland include Josh Bell, who has 13 home runs and 60 RBIs.
Brooks Lee adds 14 home runs, while Brayan Rocchio leads the team with 15 stolen bases.
The game will be broadcast on Twins. TV and CleGuardians.
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TV, with radio coverage on TIBN and WCCO 830.
