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Minnesota Twins 2, Cleveland Guardians 5: final score and stats

Cleveland Guardians beat Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Twins 2 to Cleveland Guardians 5, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Cleveland Guardians vs Minnesota Twins.

MLBTuesday, July 21, 2026
DateJul 21, 2026
Start time6:40 PM ET
VenueProgressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
TVMLB.TV
Attendance19,714

Line score

Team123456789R
Minnesota Twins1001000002
Cleveland Guardians00200210-5

Top performers

Minnesota Twins
Batting AverageKody Clemens · 2-4, K
Home RunsRyan Jeffers · 1-4, HR, RBI, R
Runs Batted InRyan Jeffers · 1-4, HR, RBI, R
MLB RatingRyan Jeffers · 1-4, HR, RBI, R
Cleveland Guardians
Batting AverageGabriel Arias · 2-4, SB, 2 K
Home RunsAustin Hedges · 0-2, RBI, R, BB
Runs Batted InAustin Hedges · 0-2, RBI, R, BB
MLB RatingSteven Kwan · 1-3, 2B, RBI, R, 2 BB

Team comparison

Minnesota TwinsCleveland Guardians
Runs per game
-
3.4
Runs allowed per game
-
3.3
49-53Record54-48
3rd in AL CentStanding1st in AL Cent
0-0Road record / home record2-4-1
Last 5LLLTW
-StreakL3

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Minnesota Twins
Cole Sands RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
David Festa SP · Shoulder - Surgery
Out
Mick Abel SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Anthony Banda RP · Lat - Surgery
Out
Jeff Hoffman RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Cleveland Guardians
Colin Holderman RP · Wrist - Surgery
Out
Kahlil Watson RF · Abdomen - Surgery
Out
Andrew Walters RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out

Box score

Minnesota Twins

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Austin Martin0-3300000111.241.353.315
Trevor Larnach1-110100007.291.380.449
Byron Buxton1-4401000019.275.330.572
Ryan Jeffers1-4411110013.287.398.552
Josh Bell1-4411000216.251.309.428
Royce Lewis0-3300001016.216.294.390
Victor Caratini0-4400000112.236.325.363
Kody Clemens2-4402000116.241.298.484
Luke Keaschall0-4400000221.260.349.348
Ryan Kreidler0-3300000210.241.304.400
Team6-3434261119141

Minnesota Twins

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Kendry Rojas2.112222047-283.3247
Mike Paredes3.062210049-324.7249
Taylor Rogers1.121110028-175.6028
Jack Anderson1.10000108-72.898
Team8.0955430132-84132

Cleveland Guardians

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Steven Kwan1-3311102027.239.347.299
Brayan Rocchio2-4402100016.274.337.406
Chase DeLauter2-4402000116.288.353.458
Rhys Hoskins0-220000003.181.312.383
Kyle Manzardo0-221000003.209.301.351
David Fry0-220000006.191.304.353
Kahlil Watson1-221100009.239.264.341
Travis Bazzana1-2211101017.248.342.420
Gabriel Arias2-4402000210.243.284.408
Austin Hedges0-2210101013.280.340.402
Petey Halpin0-2200100012.216.234.365
Team9-2929595043132

Cleveland Guardians

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Parker Messick5.242106188-592.6888
Colin Holderman0.10001008-41.918
Shawn Armstrong0.220001017-134.1817
Hunter Gaddis1.100001017-122.4517
Cade Smith1.000001011-72.7211
Team9.0621191141-95141

Recent form

Oct 19, 2026 · at Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7
Oct 18, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 1-3
Oct 17, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7
Oct 16, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysT 0-0
Oct 15, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysW 3-2

Season series

Series tied 2-2
Jul 23, 2026MIN 3, CLE 1
Jul 22, 2026MIN 10, CLE 6
Jul 21, 2026MIN 2, CLE 5
Jul 20, 2026MIN 4, CLE 13

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians?

Cleveland Guardians won, 5-2, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

What was the final score of Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians?

Minnesota Twins 2, Cleveland Guardians 5.

Who were the top performers?

Minnesota Twins: Kody Clemens (2-4, K batting average). Cleveland Guardians: Gabriel Arias (2-4, SB, 2 K batting average).

Where is Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians played?

Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio.

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