The Cleveland Guardians faced the Minnesota Twins in Game 2 of their three-game series. The Twins took an early lead.
Early Score and Pitching Changes
Byron Buxton hit a home run for the Minnesota Twins. Tanner Bibee pitched for the Guardians, giving up the home run to Buxton. Ryan pitched six innings, allowing two hits and one earned run. He recorded five strikeouts and three walks. He also hit one batter.
Hunter Gaddis pitched for the Guardians. Andrew Morris also pitched for the Guardians.
Guardians’ Offensive Efforts
The Guardians traded for a Gold Glove winner earlier in the day. They hoped to extend their lead over the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central Division. Austin Hedges walked. Bryan Rocchio flew out to right field. Steven Kwan flew out to centre field. Chase DeLauter flew out to centre field. Jose Ramirez struck out. Rhys Hoskins pinch hit for Kyle Manzardo and grounded out to third.
- Petey Halpin at second base to run for Steven Kwan.
- Chase DeLauter lined out to first.
- Jose Ramirez was intentionally walked.
Extra Innings Action
The score remained tied. The Twins brought in an extra infielder with the bases loaded. Daniel Schneemann lined out to a diving Brooks Lee at short. Travis Bazzana lined out to left. The Guardians left 12 runners on base. Kody Funderburk pitched. Daniel Schneemann walked. Travis Bazzana also walked. Angel Martinez sacrifice bunted. The initial call of Martinez being safe was overturned after a challenge. Schneeman advanced to third, and Bazzana to second.
David Fry pinch hit for Austin Hedges. Eric Orze then came in to pitch for Funderburk. Fry was intentionally walked, loading the bases. Bryan Rocchio grounded into a fielder’s choice. Steven Kwan grounded out to first. Erik Sabrowski pitched. Austin Martin pinch hit for Trevor Larnach and flew out to right. Josh Bell struck out swinging.
James Outman ran for Josh Bell at second base. Peyton Pallette took the mound. Luke Keaschall walked. Kody Clemens struck out looking. Victor Caratini lined out to centre field. Matt Wallner struck out looking.
Colin Holderman pitched. Matt Wallner struck out. Royce Lewis fouled out to catcher. Byron Buxton struck out swinging.
Late Game Pitching Changes
Taylor Rogers pitched. Yoendryz Gomez came on to pitch.
The Guardians hoped to increase their lead on the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central Division.