Twins Score 4 Runs in 1st Inning, Beat Guardians 5-4 to Snap 4-Game Losing Streak
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO, AUG 3 – The Twins scored four runs in the first inning and used an emergency starter to end their losing streak and avoid a sweep, marking their first one-run win in Cleveland since 2020.
- On Sunday, the Minnesota Twins scored four runs in the first inning to secure a 5-4 win at Progressive Field.
- Facing a three-game sweep and a four-game skid, the Twins entered the game needing an urgent win in Cleveland.
- Emergency call-up José Ureña was summoned as an emergency starter, pitching four innings and allowing two runs after Simeon Woods Richardson was sidelined by a stomach issue.
- Erasmo Ramírez entered to close out the win and retired two batters to earn the save, supported by Kody Funderburk's two scoreless innings.
- Next, Luke Keaschall could rejoin the Twins this week in Detroit while Rocco Baldelli has yet to name Monday's bullpen game starter.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Larnach had a two-run in a four-run first inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Matt Wallner and Royce Lewis also drove in runs in the first against Joey Cantillo (2-2), who struck out a season-high nine over 5 2/3 innings. Kody Clemens’ bunt single in the eighth plated DaShawn Keirsey Jr. with an insurance run. Charles Berry Bridge stuck in upright pos…


Twins score four runs in first inning, beat Guardians, 5-4
By BRIAN DULIK Trevor Larnach had a two-run in a four-run first inning and the Twins beat the Guardians. 5-4. on Aug. 3 to avoid a three-game sweep. Matt Wallner and Royce Lewis also drove in runs in the first against Joey Cantillo (2-2), who struck out a season-high nine over 5 2/3 innings. Kody Clemens’ bunt single in the eighth plated DaShawn Keirsey Jr. with an insurance run. The Guardians trailed, 5-2, going into the ninth, but Brayan Rocch…


CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Larnach hit a two-run double amid a four-run first inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Matt Wallner and Royce Lewis also drove in runs in the first inning against Joey Cantillo (2-2), who struck out a season-high nine in 5 2-3 innings. Kody Clemens' bunt single in the eighth brought DaShawn Keirsey Jr. home with a go-ahead run. The Guardians trailed 5-2 en…
Twins’ four-run first inning powers 5-4 win as Guardians’ late rally comes up short
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Minnesota’s offense erupted early against Joey Cantillo and the Guardians, building a four-run lead in the first inning that proved insurmountable as the Twins handed Cleveland a 5-4 loss Sunday at Progressive Field.
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