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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.
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Twins drop fourth game in a row Tuesday in Cleveland

Kendry Rojas allowed two runs in 2 1/3 innings on a hit and two walks for Minnesota.

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Hedges and Halpin hit sac flies in the 6th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2 for third straight victory

Austin Hedges and Petey Halpin hit sacrifice flies in the sixth inning as the Cleveland Guardians, a night after hitting seven homers, used small ball to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Tuesday for a third straight victory.

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