The Twins narrowed the gap to Cleveland to just 2.5 games with a 4-2 win in Game 1 of a Friday doubleheader at Target Field.
The Twins narrowed the gap for the division lead in the American League Central to just 2.5 games with a 4-2 win in Game 1 of a Friday doubleheader against the division-leading Cleveland Guardians at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Minnesota's bats were working early against Cleveland starter Joey Cantillo. Manny Margot hit a leadoff double in the bottom of the first. He was driven in on a Royce Lewis groundout eight pitches later to give the Twins an early 1-0 lead. Ober sent down the following six Guardians batters, registering three of his nine strikeouts in the third and fourth innings.
Kyle Farmer restored a two-run lead just half an inning later, hittting a sac fly to drive in Max Kepler, who hit a leadoff double.
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