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Cleveland Guardians vs Minnesota Twins Wrap - Cleveland Wins 5-2

The battle wasn't settled until inning No. 10 as Minnesota was handed a 5-2 defeat against Cleveland on Wednesday at Target Field.

Bettors who backed the Guardians were rewarded as +134 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.

Cleveland got 1 innings from Emmanuel Clase, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 1. Trevor Stephan earned the victory, while the Guardians got 3 RBIs from Kole Calhoun in the win.

Minnesota's starting pitcher Caleb Thielbar worked 0.1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Jorge Polanco in a losing cause.

Cleveland enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-4 advantage in hits.

The game was closed out by Emmanuel Clase who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.

Cleveland heads into a battle against Tampa Bay. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Texas.