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Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 29, 2025

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Apr 29, 2025 9:48 AM
The Minnesota Twins look to extend their win streak as they take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM. The Twins currently lead the regular season series 1-0, but the Guardians will be seeking to even the score in front of their home crowd, where they have a strong 8-5 record. Minnesota will need to improve upon their 4-10 road record if they hope to come out on top.
Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians

Current Odds

MIN
CLE
Over
8.0
-115
Under
8.5
-108
MIN
+1.0
-118
CLE
-1.5
+152
MIN
ML
+132
CLE
ML
-135

Twins vs Guardians statistics

Stat Twins Guardians
Hits 223 (Tied-19th) 216 (23rd)
Batting Average .234 (21st) .237 (19th)
Runs Batted In 112 (19th) 102 (21st)
Runs 117 (19th) 108 (21st)
Home Runs 23 (Tied-24th) 30 (Tied-13th)
Walks 89 (Tied-18th) 86 (Tied-23rd)
Stolen Bases 17 (Tied-22nd) 19 (Tied-20th)
Strikeouts 233 (14th) 218 (7th)
Pitches 4315 (11th) 3965 (26th)

Cleveland Guardians recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/28/25 vs Minnesota Twins L 11-1
4/27/25 vs Boston Red Sox L 13-3
4/26/25 vs Boston Red Sox L 7-3
4/26/25 vs Boston Red Sox W 5-4
4/23/25 vs New York Yankees L 5-1

Minnesota Twins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/28/25 @ Cleveland Guardians W 11-1
4/27/25 vs Los Angeles Angels W 5-0
4/26/25 vs Los Angeles Angels W 5-1
4/25/25 vs Los Angeles Angels W 11-4
4/24/25 vs Chicago White Sox L 3-0 F/7

Cleveland Guardians injuries

  • Lane Thomas (CF): 10-Day-IL
  • George Valera (RF): Day-To-Day
  • Jake Anchia (C): Day-To-Day
  • Paul Sewald (RP): Out
  • Slade Cecconi (SP): 15-Day-IL

Minnesota Twins injuries

  • Michael Tonkin (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Willi Castro (2B): 10-Day-IL
  • Yunior Severino (1B): Day-To-Day
  • Royce Lewis (3B): 10-Day-IL
  • Erasmo Ramirez (RP): Day-To-Day

Twins vs Guardians game info

Type Info
Venue Progressive Field
Location Cleveland, Ohio
First pitch Tue 6:10 PM
Temperature 71°
Chance of Rain 49%

Twins vs Guardians predictions

The Minnesota Twins are bringing some solid talent onto the field, with Byron Buxton stepping up as a player to watch. He’s projected to get on base with a modest batting average, and he's also the kind of player who could surprise with a couple of RBIs. His power with the bat is something you can’t ignore, as we’ve seen him hit crucial home runs in past games. On the flip side, Carlos Correa is another standout who might bring in runs. His on-base abilities are commendable, with potential for sneaky doubles that could drive in teammates. As for their pitcher, Chris Paddack, he's expected to toe the mound with determination. If he can keep his walks to a minimum and keep those strikeouts coming, he might be the key to locking down the Guardian's offense.

Switching gears to the Cleveland Guardians, who are also fielding some impressive players. Steven Kwan is looking like a contact-hitting machine with a batting average that'll delight any fan. He should be able to manage a couple of hits that can advance Guardians’s base runners. Joining him in aiming to make an impact is Kyle Manzardo, poised to potentially send a pitch or two into the stands. His power is truly something, and if the crowd is lucky, they'll see him light up the scoreboard. Pitcher Tanner Bibee will need to harness every ounce of his skill against the Twins' lineup. It’s all about keeping those crucial hits at bay and continuing to rack up those strikeouts without letting walks become an issue.

As the game draws near, fans can't help but speculate how it's all going to shake out at Progressive Field. The Guardians have been holding up well at home, and with Bibee’s arm ready to go, they may have the upper hand. However, the Twins have their own drive to keep their win streak alive and Paddack’s potential to disrupt the Guardians could be their ticket. When you stack up the talent, it seems like the Guardians might edge out the Twins, owing to their slightly stronger lineup and the home advantage. Of course, baseball’s charm lies in its unpredictability, and both teams have the flair to make this match a thriller.

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