Game result and context
Cleveland Guardians defeat Minnesota Twins 9-2 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Cleveland Guardians improved to 76-74 with a 9-2 win against the Minnesota Twins, who fell to 70-79. Cleveland utilized a balanced offensive attack and strong pitching from Tanner Bibee to pull away late in the game.
Final result
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Minnesota Twins 9-2 on September 13, 2026. The Guardians moved their record to 76-74, while the Twins dropped to 70-79.
Cleveland scored in the first, third, fourth, sixth, and ninth innings to build their lead. Minnesota managed single runs in the third and seventh innings.
How the game changed
Cleveland established an early lead when Steven Kwan hit a solo home run in the first inning. The Guardians extended their advantage in the third inning with a solo home run from Jo Adell, followed by a two-run home run from Travis Bazzana in the sixth inning to push the lead to 6-1.
The Guardians put the game out of reach in the ninth inning by scoring three additional runs to finalize the 9-2 score.
Key performances
Travis Bazzana led the Cleveland offense with two hits, two runs, and three RBIs, including a home run. Steven Kwan contributed three hits, two runs, and two RBIs with his first-inning home run, while Jo Adell added two hits and two RBIs, including a home run.
Tanner Bibee earned the win for Cleveland, pitching 6.2 innings and striking out seven batters while allowing two earned runs. Trevor Larnach provided the lone home run for the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning and finished the game with two hits.
Season and playoff context
This game was part of the 2026 regular season. The Cleveland Guardians hold a 76-74 record, and the Minnesota Twins hold a 70-79 record. This contest was not a playoff game.