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Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Guardians

MLBMay 9, 2026Progressive Field

TwinsMinneapolisMINWon17-23

Twins 2, Guardians 1

Final/11
GuardiansClevelandCLE21-20
Score by inning
Team1234567891011RHE
MIN10000000001220
CLE00010000000121

W Eric OrzeL Peyton PalletteSV Luis García

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Byron Buxton homers (13) on a fly ball to left field.
  2.  Brooks Lee grounds out, second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Kyle Manzardo.
  3.  Trevor Larnach hit by pitch.
  4.  Josh Bell called out on strikes.
  5.  Luke Keaschall grounds out softly, pitcher Tanner Bibee to first baseman Kyle Manzardo.

Bot 1st

  1.  Steven Kwan lines out to left fielder Trevor Larnach.
  2.  Chase DeLauter grounds out to first baseman Kody Clemens.
  3.  José Ramírez walks.
  4.  Kyle Manzardo called out on strikes.

Top 2nd

  1.  Kody Clemens strikes out swinging.
  2.  Victor Caratini lines out to center fielder Daniel Schneemann.
  3.  Matt Wallner strikes out swinging.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Daniel Schneemann flies out sharply to right fielder Matt Wallner.
  2.  Travis Bazzana grounds out to first baseman Kody Clemens.
  3.  Angel Martínez grounds out to first baseman Kody Clemens.

Top 3rd

  1.  Royce Lewis flies out to right fielder Angel Martínez.
  2.  Byron Buxton strikes out swinging.
  3.  Brooks Lee lines out to center fielder Daniel Schneemann.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Austin Hedges grounds out, third baseman Royce Lewis to first baseman Kody Clemens.
  2.  Brayan Rocchio grounds out to first baseman Kody Clemens.
  3.  Steven Kwan grounds out to first baseman Kody Clemens.

Top 4th

  1.  Trevor Larnach grounds out, first baseman Kyle Manzardo to pitcher Tanner Bibee.
  2.  Josh Bell strikes out swinging.
  3.  Luke Keaschall walks.
  4.  Kody Clemens lines out to center fielder Daniel Schneemann.

Bot 4th

  1.  Chase DeLauter grounds out, second baseman Luke Keaschall to first baseman Kody Clemens.
  2.  José Ramírez singles on a line drive to center fielder Byron Buxton.
  3.  Kyle Manzardo singles on a ground ball to right fielder Matt Wallner. José Ramírez scores.CLE 57%
  4.  Daniel Schneemann walks. Kyle Manzardo to 2nd.CLE 62%
  5.  Travis Bazzana hit by pitch. Kyle Manzardo to 3rd. Daniel Schneemann to 2nd.CLE 70%
  6.  Angel Martínez called out on strikes.CLE 60%
  7.  Austin Hedges strikes out swinging.CLE 51%

Top 5th

  1.  Victor Caratini called out on strikes.
  2.  Matt Wallner strikes out swinging.
  3.  Austin Hedges challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Royce Lewis walks.
  4.  Guardians challenged (tag play), call on the field was overturned: pitcher Tanner Bibee picks off Royce Lewis at 1st on throw to first baseman Kyle Manzardo.

Bot 5th

  1.  Brayan Rocchio walks.CLE 63%
  2.  Steven Kwan flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton.
  3.  Chase DeLauter strikes out on a foul tip.
  4.  José Ramírez pops out to third baseman Royce Lewis.

Top 6th

  1.  Byron Buxton pops out to shortstop Brayan Rocchio.
  2.  Brooks Lee reaches on a fielding error by pitcher Tanner Bibee. Brooks Lee to 2nd.MIN 52%
  3.  Trevor Larnach strikes out swinging.CLE 53%
  4.  Josh Bell strikes out swinging.

Bot 6th

  1.  Kyle Manzardo lines out to shortstop Brooks Lee.
  2.  Daniel Schneemann called out on strikes.
  3.  Travis Bazzana grounds out, second baseman Luke Keaschall to first baseman Kody Clemens.

Top 7th

  1.  Luke Keaschall flies out to left fielder Steven Kwan.
  2.  Kody Clemens strikes out swinging.
  3.  Victor Caratini grounds out, second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Kyle Manzardo.

Bot 7th

  1.  Angel Martínez strikes out swinging, catcher Victor Caratini to first baseman Kody Clemens.
  2.  Austin Hedges walks.
  3.  Brayan Rocchio lines out to right fielder Matt Wallner.CLE 55%
  4.  Steven Kwan flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton.

Top 8th

  1.  Matt Wallner strikes out swinging.
  2.  Royce Lewis pops out to catcher Austin Hedges in foul territory.
  3.  Byron Buxton strikes out swinging.

Bot 8th

  1.  Chase DeLauter flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton.
  2.  José Ramírez strikes out swinging.
  3.  Rhys Hoskins grounds out, third baseman Royce Lewis to first baseman Kody Clemens.

Top 9th

  1.  Brooks Lee called out on strikes.
  2.  Austin Martin lines out to right fielder Angel Martínez.
  3.  Josh Bell strikes out swinging.

Bot 9th

  1.  Daniel Schneemann walks.CLE 73%
  2.  Travis Bazzana walks. Daniel Schneemann to 2nd.CLE 80%
  3.  Twins challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Angel Martínez out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Kody Funderburk to second baseman Luke Keaschall. Daniel Schneemann to 3rd. Travis Bazzana to 2nd.
  4.  Eric Orze intentionally walks David Fry.
  5.  Brayan Rocchio grounds into a force out, second baseman Luke Keaschall to catcher Victor Caratini. Daniel Schneemann out at home. Travis Bazzana to 3rd. David Fry to 2nd. Brayan Rocchio to 1st.CLE 71%
  6.  Steven Kwan grounds out to first baseman Kody Clemens.CLE 54%

Top 10th

  1.  Luke Keaschall walks.MIN 65%
  2.  Kody Clemens called out on strikes.MIN 60%
  3.  Victor Caratini lines out to center fielder Daniel Schneemann.CLE 52%
  4.  Matt Wallner called out on strikes.CLE 63%

Bot 10th

  1.  Chase DeLauter lines out to first baseman Kody Clemens.CLE 69%
  2.  Eric Orze intentionally walks José Ramírez.
  3.  Rhys Hoskins walks. Petey Halpin to 3rd. José Ramírez to 2nd.CLE 81%
  4.  Daniel Schneemann lines out to shortstop Brooks Lee.CLE 71%
  5.  Travis Bazzana lines out to left fielder Austin Martin.CLE 54%

Top 11th

  1.  Royce Lewis grounds out, second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Rhys Hoskins. Matt Wallner to 3rd.MIN 61%
  2.  Byron Buxton doubles (7) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Petey Halpin. Matt Wallner scores.MIN 77%
  3.  Brooks Lee grounds out, second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Rhys Hoskins. Byron Buxton to 3rd.
  4.  Austin Martin strikes out swinging.

Bot 11th

  1.  Angel Martínez flies out to left fielder Austin Martin.MIN 60%
  2.  David Fry flies out to left fielder Austin Martin.MIN 71%
  3.  Brayan Rocchio grounds out, shortstop Brooks Lee to first baseman Kody Clemens.MIN 81%

Top 1st

  1.  MIN 1, CLE 0Byron Buxton homers (13) on a fly ball to left field.

Bot 4th

  1.  MIN 1, CLE 1Kyle Manzardo singles on a ground ball to right fielder Matt Wallner. José Ramírez scores.CLE 57%

Top 11th

  1.  MIN 2, CLE 1Byron Buxton doubles (7) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Petey Halpin. Matt Wallner scores.MIN 77%

Win probability

Top 10th · Biggest swing #1 · MIN 1–1 CLE

Luke Keaschall walks.

MIN 65%MIN +19 pts

Game leaders

TwinsMinneapolis

GuardiansCleveland

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Byron Buxton CF5122102.259
Brooks Lee SS5000001.267
Trevor Larnach LF2000001.264
Austin Martin LF2000001.326
Josh Bell DH4000004.210
James Outman DH0000000.121
Luke Keaschall 2B2000020.232
Kody Clemens 1B4000003.184
Victor Caratini C4000001.200
Matt Wallner RF4100004.172
Royce Lewis 3B3000010.167
Totals352221317

2B: Buxton.HR: Buxton.RBI: Buxton 2.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Joe Ryan6.0211351073.43
Andrew Morris0.200011114.96
Taylor Rogers1.000001174.41
Yoendrys Gómez0.10000056.00
Kody Funderburk0.100020102.81
Eric Orze W1.200030154.26
Luis García S1.0000001310.64

Video

12:26Condensed Game: MIN@CLE - 5/9/26MLB video
3:18Byron Buxton powers Twins to a 2-1 victory1:06Tanner Bibee strikes out nine in six innings1:07Joe Ryan strikes out five in six innings0:04Breaking down Tanner Bibee's pitches
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