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Twins Drop Fourth Game in a Row Tuesday in Cleveland
Austin Hedges and Petey Halpin delivered sacrifice flies in the sixth as Cleveland’s pitching held Minnesota to two runs.
On Tuesday night, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2 at Progressive Field, securing their third consecutive victory.
After hitting a franchise-record seven home runs on Monday, Cleveland shifted to small ball to overcome an early deficit against Minnesota starter Kendry Rojas.
Pivotal sacrifice flies from Austin Hedges and Petey Halpin broke a 2-2 tie in the sixth inning, giving the Guardians a decisive 4-2 lead.
Starter Parker Messick struck out six over 5 2/3 innings, while closer Cade Smith secured his major-league-leading 29th save to preserve the win.
The win pulled Cleveland within a half-game of the first-place Chicago White Sox in the American League Central, as Minnesota lost its fourth straight game.