Game Details
- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians (25-21) vs. Minnesota Twins (26-21)
- Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time: Game 1 resumes at 12:10 PM CT, Game 2 follows approximately 30 minutes after
- Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
- TV Broadcast: Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports North
Game 1 Overview (Resumed from Monday)
The first game of this doubleheader was suspended due to rain on Monday, with the Twins leading 2-1 in the fourth inning. The game will resume from that point, with both teams needing fresh bullpen arms to cover the remaining innings.
Current Score & Key Moments
- Twins lead 2-1 in the top of the fourth inning.
- Willi Castro hit an RBI double for Minnesota.
- Kyle Manzardo drove in Cleveland’s lone run with a double.
- Bailey Ober started for Minnesota, while Logan Allen took the mound for Cleveland.
Expect both teams to strategically manage their bullpens, as they’ll need to conserve arms for the second game.
Game 2 Overview
Probable Starting Pitchers
- Cleveland Guardians: Gavin Williams (3-2, 4.29 ERA)
- Minnesota Twins: Chris Paddack (2-3, 4.05 ERA)
Williams has been solid but inconsistent, allowing two earned runs over five innings in his last start against Milwaukee. Paddack, on the other hand, is coming off a dominant seven-inning shutout performance against Baltimore.
Key Matchups
José Ramírez vs. Twins’ Pitching
Ramírez has been on fire, carrying a 12-game hitting streak into this matchup while batting .378 over his last 10 games. He’ll be a major threat against Paddack.
Trevor Larnach vs. Guardians’ Pitching
Larnach has been a key contributor for Minnesota, hitting .238 with a home run and a triple in his last five games. If he gets going, the Twins could extend their lead early.
Bullpen Battle
Both teams will need to strategically manage their relievers, especially with the resumed game potentially draining arms before Game 2.
Minnesota has won 9 of their last 10 games, making them slight favorites. However, Cleveland’s strong pitching could make this a tight contest.
