🧢 Twins 6 – Guardians 5 (May 19, 2025 • Target Field, Minneapolis, MN)
🔥 Key Performers
- Kody Clemens (MIN): 2-for-3 with a **walk-off RBI double** in the bottom of the 9th to stun Cleveland.
- Carlos Santana (CLE): Solo homer in the 4th tied it; finishes 1-for-4, 2 runs.
- Kyle Manzardo (CLE): RBI double in the 1st to kick things off—the team’s first run.
- José Ramírez (CLE): Game-tying single in the 9th inning.
- Jhoan Durán (MIN): Earned the win with a scoreless 9th inning out of the Twins’ bullpen.
- Cade Smith (CLE): Tagged with the loss after giving up Clemens’ double.
📝 Game Summary
Cleveland grabbed the lead early when Manzardo doubled home Martinez in the top of the 1st. Minnesota answered with stacked offense and took a 4–2 edge. Santana’s solo blast in the 4th knotted it again. Twins pulled ahead 5–2 in the 8th, but Cleveland rallied: Ramírez drove in a run in the 9th, then Naylor tied it with a double. Unfortunately, Clemens’ walk-off two-bagger ended it 6–5. Tough finish in a rain-resumed game that had intensity to spare :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
📊 Notable Stats
- The Twins snapped their 14‑game stretch with this walk-off win—Clemens was their hero. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Ramírez reached again in the 9th—part of his 12-game hitting streak. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Cleaveland used clutch late-inning offense, but couldn’t close it out—closest game they’ve played since the Reds series.
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📅 Next Game
Cleveland heads to **Detroit on Tuesday, May 21 at 1:10 PM ET**.
Probable Pitchers: Gavin Williams (CLE) vs. Tarik Skubal (DET)