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MLB · Fri, May 8 · Progressive Field

Twins16-234 – 6Guardians21-19

Final

W: Parker Messick · L: Connor Prielipp · SV: Cade Smith

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MIN0000012014131
CLE40000011–680

Win probability

CLE 100%CLE 95%
MIN 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Parker Messick

CLE

5.2 IP, 1 ER, 7 K, 1 BB, (W)

Byron Buxton

MIN

3-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R

Connor Prielipp

MIN

5.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 K, 2 BB, (L)

Key plays

▼ 1stRhys Hoskins out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Matt Wallner. Angel Martínez scores.0–2 · 77%
▼ 1stTravis Bazzana homers (1) on a fly ball to center field. José Ramírez scores.0–4 · 88%
▲ 6thRyan Jeffers singles on a ground ball to right fielder Angel Martínez. Austin Martin scores.1–4 · 88%
▲ 7thByron Buxton homers (12) on a fly ball to left center field. Royce Lewis scores.3–4 · 73%
▲ 7thAustin Martin singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Steven Kwan.3–4 · 68%
▲ 7thRyan Jeffers called out on strikes.3–4 · 71%
▲ 7thJosh Bell lines out sharply to right fielder Angel Martínez.3–4 · 75%
▼ 7thJosé Ramírez singles on a line drive to left fielder Austin Martin. Steven Kwan scores.3–5 · 87%
▲ 8thLuke Keaschall challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Luke Keaschall walks.3–5 · 79%
▲ 8thBrooks Lee pops out to first baseman Rhys Hoskins in foul territory.3–5 · 85%
▲ 8thVictor Caratini singles on a line drive to right fielder Angel Martínez. Luke Keaschall to 3rd.3–5 · 74%
▲ 8thMatt Wallner flies out to center fielder Petey Halpin.3–5 · 86%

Highlights (40)

▶ Travis Bazzana's home run leads Guardians to win

00:03:14 · MLB video

▶ Condensed Game: MIN@CLE - 5/8/26

00:11:52 · MLB video

▶ Travis Bazzana's first career home run!

00:00:30 · MLB video

▶ Byron Buxton's two-run home run (12)

00:00:25 · MLB video

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▶ Parker Messick's seven strikeouts

00:00:49 · MLB video

▶ José Ramírez's RBI single

00:00:27 · MLB video

▶ Ryan Jeffers' RBI single

00:00:25 · MLB video

▶ Austin Hedges' RBI single

00:00:22 · MLB video

▶ Data Viz: Travis Bazzana's 427-foot home run

00:00:30 · MLB video

▶ Austin Martin's jumping catch

00:00:20 · MLB video

▶ Rhys Hoskins' impressive catch over the railing

00:00:27 · MLB video

▶ Byron Buxton scores on a double play

00:00:16 · MLB video

▶ Petey Halpin cuts down the runner at home 

00:00:25 · MLB video

▶ Cade Smith earns the save

00:00:32 · MLB video

▶ Connor Prielipp's six strikeouts

00:00:48 · MLB video

▶ Rhys Hoskins' sacrifice fly

00:00:17 · MLB video

▶ Steven Kwan scores on an error

00:00:35 · MLB video

▶ Parker Messick ends the top of the 1st with a K

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ Travis Bazzana safe at first after challenge

00:00:31 · MLB video

▶ Travis Bazzana discusses his first career home run

00:01:30 · MLB video

▶ Travis Bazzana talks hitting his first home run, more

00:01:18 · MLB video

▶ Strike 2 overturned after ABS challenge

00:00:19 · MLB video

▶ Luke Keaschall walks after ABS challenge

00:00:24 · MLB video

▶ Strike 1 overturned after ABS challenge

00:00:23 · MLB video

▶ Rhys Hoskins strikes out after ABS challenge

00:00:20 · MLB video

▶ Travis Bazzana's exciting trip around the bases

00:01:10 · MLB video

▶ Stephen Vogt on Parker Messick, Steven Kwan

00:01:13 · MLB video

▶ Field View: Byron Buxton's two-run homer

00:00:35 · MLB video

▶ Field View: Travis Bazzana's first career home run

00:00:30 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Parker Messick's pitches

00:00:04 · MLB video

▶ Parker Messick's outing against the Twins

00:00:25 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Connor Prielipp's pitches

00:00:04 · MLB video

▶ Connor Prielipp's outing against the Guardians

00:00:25 · MLB video

▶ The distance behind Byron Buxton's home run

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ A deep dive into Byron Buxton's home run

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Travis Bazzana: Home Run Statcast Analysis

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ Travis Bazzana's home run through bat tracking data

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Starting lineups for Twins at Guardians - May 8, 2026

00:00:10 · MLB video

▶ Bench availability for Minnesota, May 8 vs Guardians

00:00:08 · MLB video

▶ Fielding alignment for Minnesota, May 8 vs Guardians

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Full play-by-play (78)
▲ 1stByron Buxton doubles (6) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Steven Kwan.0–0 · 43%
▲ 1stAustin Martin grounds out, shortstop Brayan Rocchio to first baseman Rhys Hoskins.0–0 · 48%
▲ 1stRyan Jeffers strikes out swinging.0–0 · 52%
▲ 1stJosh Bell strikes out on a foul tip.0–0 · 55%
▼ 1stSteven Kwan singles on a ground ball to center fielder Byron Buxton.0–0 · 60%
▼ 1stAngel Martínez hit by pitch. Steven Kwan to 2nd.0–0 · 66%
▼ 1stJosé Ramírez reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Luke Keaschall. Steven Kwan scores. Angel Martínez to 3rd.0–1 · 77%
▼ 1stRhys Hoskins out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Matt Wallner. Angel Martínez scores.0–2 · 77%
▼ 1stDavid Fry pops out to catcher Ryan Jeffers in foul territory.0–2 · 74%
▼ 1stTravis Bazzana homers (1) on a fly ball to center field. José Ramírez scores.0–4 · 88%
▼ 1stBrayan Rocchio grounds out softly to first baseman Victor Caratini.0–4 · 88%
▲ 2ndLuke Keaschall flies out to right fielder Angel Martínez.0–4 · 89%
▲ 2ndBrooks Lee flies out to right fielder Angel Martínez.0–4 · 90%
▲ 2ndVictor Caratini strikes out swinging.0–4 · 90%
▼ 2ndAustin Hedges called out on strikes.0–4 · 90%
▼ 2ndPetey Halpin strikes out swinging.0–4 · 89%
▼ 2ndSteven Kwan walks.0–4 · 90%
▼ 2ndAngel Martínez strikes out swinging.0–4 · 89%
▲ 3rdMatt Wallner strikes out swinging.0–4 · 90%
▲ 3rdRoyce Lewis lines out sharply to center fielder Petey Halpin.0–4 · 91%
▲ 3rdByron Buxton flies out to left fielder Steven Kwan.0–4 · 91%
▼ 3rdJosé Ramírez grounds out, second baseman Luke Keaschall to first baseman Victor Caratini.0–4 · 91%
▼ 3rdRhys Hoskins challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Rhys Hoskins called out on strikes.0–4 · 91%
▼ 3rdDavid Fry called out on strikes.0–4 · 91%
▲ 4thAustin Martin lines out sharply to left fielder Steven Kwan.0–4 · 92%
▲ 4thRyan Jeffers walks.0–4 · 90%
▲ 4thJosh Bell strikes out swinging.0–4 · 92%
▲ 4thLuke Keaschall flies out to center fielder Petey Halpin.0–4 · 93%
▼ 4thTravis Bazzana called out on strikes.0–4 · 92%
▼ 4thBrayan Rocchio singles on a ground ball to center fielder Byron Buxton.0–4 · 93%
▼ 4thAustin Hedges pops out to shortstop Brooks Lee.0–4 · 92%
▼ 4thPetey Halpin grounds out, second baseman Luke Keaschall to first baseman Victor Caratini.0–4 · 92%
▲ 5thBrooks Lee singles on a line drive to right fielder Angel Martínez.0–4 · 89%
▲ 5thVictor Caratini strikes out swinging.0–4 · 92%
▲ 5thMatt Wallner grounds into a force out, third baseman José Ramírez to shortstop Brayan Rocchio. Brooks Lee out at 2nd. Matt Wallner to 1st.0–4 · 93%
▲ 5thRoyce Lewis grounds out, third baseman José Ramírez to first baseman Rhys Hoskins.0–4 · 94%
▼ 5thSteven Kwan flies out to left fielder Austin Martin.0–4 · 94%
▼ 5thAngel Martínez lines out to right fielder Matt Wallner.0–4 · 94%
▼ 5thJosé Ramírez singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Byron Buxton.0–4 · 94%
▼ 5thRhys Hoskins walks. José Ramírez to 2nd.0–4 · 94%
▼ 5thDavid Fry grounds into a force out, fielded by third baseman Royce Lewis. José Ramírez out at 3rd.0–4 · 94%
▲ 6thByron Buxton strikes out swinging.0–4 · 95%
▲ 6thAustin Martin doubles (5) on a fly ball to right fielder Angel Martínez.0–4 · 92%
▲ 6thRyan Jeffers singles on a ground ball to right fielder Angel Martínez. Austin Martin scores.1–4 · 88%
▲ 6thJosh Bell singles on a line drive to center fielder Petey Halpin. Ryan Jeffers to 2nd.1–4 · 84%
▲ 6thLuke Keaschall singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Petey Halpin. Ryan Jeffers out at home on the throw, center fielder Petey Halpin to catcher Austin Hedges. Josh Bell to 2nd.1–4 · 89%
▲ 6thBrooks Lee singles on a ground ball to shortstop Brayan Rocchio. Josh Bell to 3rd. Luke Keaschall to 2nd.1–4 · 86%
▲ 6thVictor Caratini strikes out swinging.1–4 · 91%
▼ 6thTravis Bazzana bunt grounds out to first baseman Victor Caratini.1–4 · 91%
▼ 6thBrayan Rocchio grounds out, shortstop Brooks Lee to first baseman Victor Caratini.1–4 · 91%
▼ 6thAustin Hedges grounds out, second baseman Luke Keaschall to first baseman Victor Caratini.1–4 · 91%
▲ 7thMatt Wallner strikes out swinging.1–4 · 93%
▲ 7thRoyce Lewis singles on a ground ball to left fielder Steven Kwan.1–4 · 90%
▲ 7thByron Buxton homers (12) on a fly ball to left center field. Royce Lewis scores.3–4 · 73%
▲ 7thAustin Martin singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Steven Kwan.3–4 · 68%
▲ 7thRyan Jeffers called out on strikes.3–4 · 71%
▲ 7thJosh Bell lines out sharply to right fielder Angel Martínez.3–4 · 75%
▼ 7thPetey Halpin grounds out, second baseman Luke Keaschall to first baseman Victor Caratini.3–4 · 74%
▼ 7thSteven Kwan hits a ground-rule double (6) on a line drive down the left-field line.3–4 · 79%
▼ 7thAngel Martínez grounds out softly, third baseman Royce Lewis to first baseman Victor Caratini. Steven Kwan to 3rd.3–4 · 75%
▼ 7thJosé Ramírez singles on a line drive to left fielder Austin Martin. Steven Kwan scores.3–5 · 87%
▼ 7thRhys Hoskins flies out to left fielder Austin Martin.3–5 · 86%
▲ 8thLuke Keaschall challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Luke Keaschall walks.3–5 · 79%
▲ 8thBrooks Lee pops out to first baseman Rhys Hoskins in foul territory.3–5 · 85%
▲ 8thVictor Caratini singles on a line drive to right fielder Angel Martínez. Luke Keaschall to 3rd.3–5 · 74%
▲ 8thMatt Wallner flies out to center fielder Petey Halpin.3–5 · 86%
▲ 8thRoyce Lewis grounds out, third baseman José Ramírez to first baseman Rhys Hoskins.3–5 · 91%
▼ 8thDavid Fry singles on a line drive to left fielder Austin Martin.3–5 · 93%
▼ 8thGuardians challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Travis Bazzana grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Brooks Lee. David Fry out at 2nd. Travis Bazzana to 1st.3–5 · 92%
▼ 8thBrayan Rocchio hit by pitch.3–5 · 93%
▼ 8thAustin Hedges singles on a sharp ground ball to second baseman Luke Keaschall, deflected by pitcher Anthony Banda. Travis Bazzana scores. Brayan Rocchio to 3rd.3–6 · 97%
▼ 8thPetey Halpin reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Anthony Banda to catcher Ryan Jeffers. Brayan Rocchio out at home. Austin Hedges to 2nd.3–6 · 97%
▼ 8thSteven Kwan walks. Austin Hedges to 3rd. Petey Halpin to 2nd.3–6 · 97%
▼ 8thAngel Martínez grounds out, second baseman Luke Keaschall to first baseman Kody Clemens.3–6 · 96%
▲ 9thByron Buxton singles on a ground ball to center fielder Petey Halpin.3–6 · 93%
▲ 9thAustin Martin singles on a line drive to second baseman Travis Bazzana. Byron Buxton to 3rd.3–6 · 81%
▲ 9thRyan Jeffers grounds into a double play, shortstop Brayan Rocchio to second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Rhys Hoskins. Byron Buxton scores. Austin Martin out at 2nd. Ryan Jeffers out at 1st.4–6 · 95%
▲ 9thJosh Bell strikes out swinging.4–6 · 95%
Box score

Minnesota Twins

BatterABRHHRRBIBBSOAVG
Byron Buxton CF5231201.255
Austin Martin LF5130000.333
Ryan Jeffers C4010112.300
Josh Bell DH5010003.216
Luke Keaschall 2B3010010.236
Brooks Lee SS4020000.278
Victor Caratini 1B4010003.209
Kody Clemens 1B0000000.193
Matt Wallner RF4000002.179
Royce Lewis 3B4110000.173
PitcherIPHRERBBSOPERA
Connor PrielippL5.044126933.32
Kody Funderburk1.111100222.87
Eric Orze0.210000164.67
Anthony Banda0.221110228.27
Yoendrys Gómez0.10000026.11

Cleveland Guardians

BatterABRHHRRBIBBSOAVG
Steven Kwan LF3220020.221
Angel Martínez RF4100001.261
José Ramírez 3B4120100.219
Rhys Hoskins 1B2000111.195
David Fry DH4010001.240
Travis Bazzana 2B4211201.200
Brayan Rocchio SS3010000.264
Austin Hedges C4010101.306
Petey Halpin CF4000001.118
PitcherIPHRERBBSOPERA
Parker MessickW5.271117952.30
Matt Festa0.232202175.30
Colin Holderman0.200011141.42
Tim Herrin1.010000110.00
Cade SmithS1.021101153.44

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