ESPN
    • NFL
    • NBA
    • MLB
    • NCAAF
    • NHL
    • Soccer
    • WNBA
    • More Sports
    • ESPN BET
      Watch
    • ESPN BET
      Bet
    • ESPN BET
      Fantasy
    • Where to Watch
    • Search

    Minnesota Twins @ Cleveland Guardians

    MIN
    Minnesota TwinsTwinsMIN
    80-71, 38-38 Away
    4
    80-71, 38-38 Away
    Final
    CLE
    Cleveland GuardiansGuardiansCLE
    87-65, 46-28 Home
    1
    87-65, 46-28 Home
    • Gamecast
    • Recap
    • Box Score
    • Play-by-Play
    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    B. BuxtonCF
    1-3100.277
    M. WallnerRF
    2-3002.250
    M. MargotPH-RF
    0-2000.244
    C. Santana1B
    1-4000.243
    R. Lewis3B
    0-4000.246
    T. LarnachDH
    1-3100.253
    W. CastroLF
    2-4112.250
    R. JeffersC
    1-4100.231
    B. LeeSS
    0-4000.223
    E. Julien2B
    0-3000.208
    K. Farmer2B
    0-0000.225
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    Z. Matthews
    4.2511576-476.30
    C. Irvin
    0.100003-34.85
    C. Sands
    1.0000114-92.82
    R. Henriquez
    1.0100010-72.45
    J. Duran
    1.1101230-203.99
    G. Jax
    0.210018-62.16
    Full Box Score

    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    MINCLE
    Hits
    8
    8
    Home Runs
    1
    1
    Total Bases
    12
    12
    Runners LOB
    7
    7

    Game Information

    Progressive Field
    Progressive Field
    6:40 PM, September 17, 2024
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Attendance: 17,391
    Game Time:2:37
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Junior Valentine
    • First Base Umpire - Chad Fairchild
    • Second Base Umpire - Ryan Wills
    • Third Base Umpire - Carlos Torres

    Willi Castro hits a 2-run homer, Twins down Guardians 4-1 to stay locked into AL wild-card spot

    — Willi Castro hit a two-run homer, Matt Wallner had two RBI and the Minnesota Twins bounced back from a crushing loss in the series opener to beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Tuesday night and stay locked into the final AL wild card.
    Sep 17, 2024, 10:31 pm - AP
    MIN
    CLE
    123456789RHE
    001010020480
    000100000180
    C. Sands
    win

    C. Sands9-1

    1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 0 BB
    G. Williams
    loss

    G. Williams3-10

    5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 7 K, 2 BB
    G. Jax
    save

    G. Jax9

    0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 0 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    MINCLE
    3rdWallner singled to right, Jeffers scored, Wallner to second, Buxton to third.10
    4thThomas homered to center (424 feet).11
    5thWallner singled to right, Buxton scored.21
    8thCastro homered to right (371 feet), Larnach scored.41
    Full Play-By-Play
    Data is currently unavailable.

    Betting Results
    Odds byESPN BET

    OpenMLTotalRL
    Minnesota TwinsTwinsMIN
    (80-71)
    (80-71, 38-38 Away)
    (80-71)
    Zebby Matthews
    (1-4, 6.69)
    o8.5
    EVEN
    win outcome
    +120
    o8.5
    +105
    win outcome
    +1.5
    -180
    Cleveland GuardiansGuardiansCLE
    (87-65)
    (87-65, 46-28 Home)
    (87-65)
    Gavin Williams
    (3-10, 4.86)
    -125
    ML
    -145
    win outcome
    u8.5
    -125
    -1.5
    +150
    See All on ESPN BET Sportsbook

    CLE wins 3-1

    • Twins
      3
    • Guardians
      4
    Game 1
    9/16
    • Twins
      4
    • Guardians
      1
    Game 2
    9/17
    • Twins
      4
    • Guardians
      5
    Game 3
    9/18
    • Twins
      2
    • Guardians
      3
    Game 4
    9/19

    2025 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Cleveland8874.543-W2
    Detroit8775.5371L1
    Kansas City8280.5066W2
    Minnesota7092.43218L1
    Chicago60102.37028W1
    Full Standings

    MLB News

    Mike Trout: Was alerted to Eric Kay's possible drug abuse

    Mike Trout: Was alerted to Eric Kay's possible drug abuse

    Mike Trout testified that he was alerted by a team employee to possible concerns about drug abuse by convicted ex-Angels communication director Eric Kay.
    Angels hire former catcher Kurt Suzuki as new manager

    Angels hire former catcher Kurt Suzuki as new manager

    The Angels have hired Kurt Suzuki as their new manager.
    Who gets World Series rings? Fun facts on the MLB tradition

    Who gets World Series rings? Fun facts on the MLB tradition

    Since the 1920s, World Series rings have captured public attention with distinctive designs. Who gets them? How are they made? Learn more facts now.
    All MLB News
    ESPN
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your US State Privacy Rights
    • Children's Online Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    • About Nielsen Measurement
    • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
    • Contact Us
    • Disney Ad Sales Site
    • Work for ESPN
    • Corrections
    ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering. Must be 21+ to wager. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
    Copyright: © 2025 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.