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Minnesota Twins 3, Cleveland Guardians 1: final score and stats

Minnesota Twins beat Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins 3 to Cleveland Guardians 1, on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Cleveland Guardians vs Minnesota Twins.

MLBThursday, July 23, 2026
DateJul 23, 2026
Start time1:10 PM ET
VenueProgressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
TVESPN Unlmtd/MLB.TV
Attendance27,354

Line score

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Minnesota Twins0000000100023
Cleveland Guardians0000100000001

Top performers

Minnesota Twins
Batting AverageByron Buxton · 1-4, BB, 2 K
Home RunsJosh Bell · 0-5, 4 K
Runs Batted InTrevor Larnach · 1-3, RBI, K
MLB RatingTaj Bradley · 7.0 IP, ER, 2 H, 5 K, 3 BB
Cleveland Guardians
Batting AverageSteven Kwan · 2-4, BB, SB, K
Home RunsPatrick Bailey · 1-4, HR, RBI, R, BB, K
Runs Batted InPatrick Bailey · 1-4, HR, RBI, R, BB, K
MLB RatingGavin Williams · 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 11 K, 0 BB

Team comparison

Minnesota TwinsCleveland Guardians
Runs per game
-
3.4
Runs allowed per game
-
3.3
51-53Record54-50
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
Brooks Lee0-5500000124.251.307.431
Byron Buxton1-4401001217.274.331.568
Ryan Jeffers1-5511000323.284.392.541
Josh Bell0-5500000420.247.304.419
Kody Clemens1-5501000017.239.295.479
Royce Lewis0-3320002016.213.294.382
Austin Martin0-2200000210.239.351.313
Trevor Larnach1-3301100112.294.383.460
Luke Keaschall1-4401101022.261.353.347
Ryan Kreidler0-220000018.233.294.387
Alan Roden1-330110004.214.303.214
Team6-41413630414173

Minnesota Twins

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Taj Bradley7.0211351109-683.69109
Andrew Morris1.010000016-103.3116
Yoendrys Gomez1.000022022-113.4722
Tommy Nance1.000001013-113.8613
Taylor Rogers1.000011013-75.4513
Jack Anderson1.000011018-92.6118
Team12.03117101191-116191

Cleveland Guardians

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Steven Kwan2-4402001120.248.354.307
Jose Ramirez0-3300002023.239.341.413
Chase DeLauter0-4400001224.284.349.448
Brayan Rocchio0-5500000218.271.333.403
Travis Bazzana0-4400001022.242.341.409
Rhys Hoskins0-4400001226.177.310.377
Kyle Manzardo0-4400000216.213.302.364
Gabriel Arias0-110000002.240.282.404
Patrick Bailey1-4411111120.202.257.313
Petey Halpin0-4400000015.207.224.341
Daniel Schneemann0-110000005.206.275.321
Team3-38381311710191

Cleveland Guardians

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Gavin Williams7.0200011097-733.7897
Hunter Gaddis0.101121016-82.7016
Cade Smith1.220001022-152.6322
Colin Holderman2.000010021-131.8221
Erik Sabrowski1.022111017-123.5617
Team12.06324140173-121173

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?

Minnesota Twins won, 3-1, on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

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

Minnesota Twins 3, Cleveland Guardians 1.

Who were the top performers?

Minnesota Twins: Byron Buxton (1-4, BB, 2 K batting average). Cleveland Guardians: Steven Kwan (2-4, BB, SB, K batting average).

Where is Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians played?

Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio.

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