Cleveland Guardians vs Minnesota Twins, May 9, 2026

TwinsMIN
2-1
Final
GuardiansCLE

May 9, 2026, 6:10 PM ET | Progressive Field

Last 5 Form

Minnesota Twins

2-3

Last 5
W 11-3
@ WSH
L 2-15
@ WSH
L 5-7
@ WSH
L 4-6
@ CLE
W 2-1
@ CLE

Cleveland Guardians

3-2

Last 5
L 3-5
@ KC
W 3-1
@ KC
W 8-5
@ KC
W 6-4
vs MIN
L 1-2
vs MIN

Starting Pitchers

Minnesota Twins

Joe Ryan headshot
Joe Ryan
Recorded starter

Cleveland Guardians

Tanner Bibee headshot
Tanner Bibee
Recorded starter

Standings Snapshot

Full standings
Season recordsRecord, division and wild card rank, games back. Standings as of May 9, 11:25 PM ET
TeamW-LPCTDivWCGB
Minnesota Twins16-23.410#5#104.5
Cleveland Guardians21-19.525#1N/A-
PCT
winning percentage
Div
division rank
WC
wild card rank
GB
games back

Season Comparison

2026
Minnesota TwinsCleveland Guardians
.720
OPS
.696
187
HR
162
739
Runs
678
4.56
ERA
3.77
1.36
WHIP
1.26
1381
Strikeouts by pitchers
1530

Lower is better for ERA and WHIP; bars show each value against the larger of the two.

Top Players

Across up to five recent games with recorded boxscores.

Minnesota Twins

Hitters

Byron Buxton headshot
Byron Buxton

7 H, 3 HR, 7 RBI

Brooks Lee headshot
Brooks Lee

7 H, 0 HR, 5 RBI

Ryan Jeffers headshot
Ryan Jeffers

5 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI

Pitchers

Joe Ryan headshot
Joe Ryan

6.0 IP, 5 SO, 1.50 ERA

Connor Prielipp headshot
Connor Prielipp

5.0 IP, 6 SO, 1.80 ERA

Eric Orze headshot
Eric Orze

3.1 IP, 1 SO, 2.70 ERA

Cleveland Guardians

Hitters

Rhys Hoskins headshot
Rhys Hoskins

1 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI

Travis Bazzana headshot
Travis Bazzana

2 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI

Bo Naylor headshot
Bo Naylor

2 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

Pitchers

Colin Holderman headshot
Colin Holderman

3.2 IP, 6 SO, 0.00 ERA

Tanner Bibee headshot
Tanner Bibee

6.0 IP, 9 SO, 1.50 ERA

Parker Messick headshot
Parker Messick

5.2 IP, 7 SO, 1.59 ERA

Top Performers

Picked by MLBDB from this game's box score. MLB's own list of top performers can differ.

Tanner Bibee headshot
Tanner Bibee
Cleveland Guardians, MLBDB pick
Joe Ryan headshot
Joe Ryan
Minnesota Twins, MLBDB pick
Byron Buxton headshot
Byron Buxton
Minnesota Twins, MLBDB pick

Line Score

Minnesota Twins 2, Cleveland Guardians 1: MIN 2 hits, CLE 2 hits; MIN 0 errors, CLE 1 error.

Runs by inningThen runs (R), hits (H) and errors (E) for the game
Team1234567891011RHE
Minnesota Twins10000000001220
Cleveland Guardians00010000000121

Box Score

Batting

Byron Buxton led Minnesota Twins with 2 hits and 1 home run and 2 RBI.

Minnesota Twins batting
PlayerABRHRBIBBSOHR
Byron BuxtonCF5122021
Brooks LeeSS5000010
Trevor LarnachLF2000010
Austin MartinPH/LF2000010
Josh BellDH4000040
James OutmanPR/DH0000000
Luke Keaschall2B2000200
Kody Clemens1B4000030
Victor CaratiniC4000010
Matt WallnerRF4100040
Royce Lewis3B3000100
Totals352223171

José Ramírez and Kyle Manzardo led Cleveland Guardians with 1 hit each.

Cleveland Guardians batting
PlayerABRHRBIBBSOHR
Steven KwanLF5000000
Petey HalpinPR/CF0000000
Chase DeLauterDH5000010
José Ramírez3B3110210
Kyle Manzardo1B3011010
Rhys HoskinsPH/1B1000100
Daniel SchneemannCF/RF3000210
Travis Bazzana2B3000100
Angel MartínezRF/LF4000020
Austin HedgesC2000110
David FryPH/C1000100
Brayan RocchioSS4000100
Totals34121970

Pitching

Joe Ryan went 6.0 innings for Minnesota Twins (5 SO, 1 ER); Tanner Bibee went 6.0 innings for Cleveland Guardians (9 SO, 1 ER).

Pitching lines
PitcherIPHRERBBSOHR
Minnesota Twins
Joe Ryan6.0211350
Andrew Morris0.2000110
Taylor Rogers1.0000010
Yoendrys Gómez0.1000000
Kody Funderburk0.1000200
Eric Orze1.2000300
Luis García1.0000000
Cleveland Guardians
Tanner Bibee6.0111291
Hunter Gaddis1.0000010
Colin Holderman1.0000020
Erik Sabrowski1.0000020
Peyton Pallette2.0110130
AB
at-bats
R
runs
H
hits
RBI
runs batted in
BB
walks
SO
strikeouts
HR
home runs
IP
innings pitched
ER
earned runs

Scoring Summary

  • T1

    Home Run Byron Buxton homers (13) on a fly ball to left field. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • B4

    Single Kyle Manzardo singles on a ground ball to right fielder Matt Wallner. José Ramírez scores. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T11

    Double Byron Buxton doubles (7) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Petey Halpin. Matt Wallner scores. MIN 2, CLE 1

Play-by-Play

All 85 recorded plate appearances, newest first.

  • B11

    Groundout Brayan Rocchio grounds out, shortstop Brooks Lee to first baseman Kody Clemens. MIN 2, CLE 1

  • B11

    Flyout David Fry flies out to left fielder Austin Martin. MIN 2, CLE 1

  • B11

    Flyout Angel Martínez flies out to left fielder Austin Martin. MIN 2, CLE 1

  • T11

    Strikeout Austin Martin strikes out swinging. MIN 2, CLE 1

  • T11

    Groundout Brooks Lee grounds out, second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Rhys Hoskins. Byron Buxton to 3rd. MIN 2, CLE 1

  • T11

    Double Byron Buxton doubles (7) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Petey Halpin. Matt Wallner scores. MIN 2, CLE 1

  • T11

    Groundout Royce Lewis grounds out, second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Rhys Hoskins. Matt Wallner to 3rd. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B10

    Lineout Travis Bazzana lines out to left fielder Austin Martin. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B10

    Lineout Daniel Schneemann lines out to shortstop Brooks Lee. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B10

    Walk Rhys Hoskins walks. Petey Halpin to 3rd. José Ramírez to 2nd. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B10

    Intent Walk Eric Orze intentionally walks José Ramírez. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B10

    Lineout Chase DeLauter lines out to first baseman Kody Clemens. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T10

    Strikeout Matt Wallner called out on strikes. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T10

    Lineout Victor Caratini lines out to center fielder Daniel Schneemann. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T10

    Strikeout Kody Clemens called out on strikes. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T10

    Walk Luke Keaschall walks. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B9

    Groundout Steven Kwan grounds out to first baseman Kody Clemens. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B9

    Forceout Brayan Rocchio grounds into a force out, second baseman Luke Keaschall to catcher Victor Caratini. Daniel Schneemann out at home. Travis Bazzana to 3rd. David Fry to 2nd. Brayan Rocchio to 1st. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B9

    Intent Walk Eric Orze intentionally walks David Fry. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B9

    Sac Bunt Twins challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Angel Martínez out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Kody Funderburk to second baseman Luke Keaschall. Daniel Schneemann to 3rd. Travis Bazzana to 2nd. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B9

    Walk Travis Bazzana walks. Daniel Schneemann to 2nd. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B9

    Walk Daniel Schneemann walks. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T9

    Strikeout Josh Bell strikes out swinging. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T9

    Lineout Austin Martin lines out to right fielder Angel Martínez. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T9

    Strikeout Brooks Lee called out on strikes. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B8

    Groundout Rhys Hoskins grounds out, third baseman Royce Lewis to first baseman Kody Clemens. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B8

    Strikeout José Ramírez strikes out swinging. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B8

    Flyout Chase DeLauter flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T8

    Strikeout Byron Buxton strikes out swinging. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T8

    Pop Out Royce Lewis pops out to catcher Austin Hedges in foul territory. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T8

    Strikeout Matt Wallner strikes out swinging. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B7

    Flyout Steven Kwan flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B7

    Lineout Brayan Rocchio lines out to right fielder Matt Wallner. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B7

    Walk Austin Hedges walks. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B7

    Strikeout Angel Martínez strikes out swinging, catcher Victor Caratini to first baseman Kody Clemens. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T7

    Groundout Victor Caratini grounds out, second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Kyle Manzardo. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T7

    Strikeout Kody Clemens strikes out swinging. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T7

    Flyout Luke Keaschall flies out to left fielder Steven Kwan. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B6

    Groundout Travis Bazzana grounds out, second baseman Luke Keaschall to first baseman Kody Clemens. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B6

    Strikeout Daniel Schneemann called out on strikes. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B6

    Lineout Kyle Manzardo lines out to shortstop Brooks Lee. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T6

    Strikeout Josh Bell strikes out swinging. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T6

    Strikeout Trevor Larnach strikes out swinging. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T6

    Field Error Brooks Lee reaches on a fielding error by pitcher Tanner Bibee. Brooks Lee to 2nd. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T6

    Pop Out Byron Buxton pops out to shortstop Brayan Rocchio. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B5

    Pop Out José Ramírez pops out to third baseman Royce Lewis. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B5

    Strikeout Chase DeLauter strikes out on a foul tip. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B5

    Flyout Steven Kwan flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B5

    Walk Brayan Rocchio walks. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T5

    Pickoff 1B Guardians challenged (tag play), call on the field was overturned: pitcher Tanner Bibee picks off Royce Lewis at 1st on throw to first baseman Kyle Manzardo. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T5

    Walk Austin Hedges challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Royce Lewis walks. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T5

    Strikeout Matt Wallner strikes out swinging. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • T5

    Strikeout Victor Caratini called out on strikes. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B4

    Strikeout Austin Hedges strikes out swinging. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B4

    Strikeout Angel Martínez called out on strikes. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B4

    Hit By Pitch Travis Bazzana hit by pitch. Kyle Manzardo to 3rd. Daniel Schneemann to 2nd. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B4

    Walk Daniel Schneemann walks. Kyle Manzardo to 2nd. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B4

    Single Kyle Manzardo singles on a ground ball to right fielder Matt Wallner. José Ramírez scores. MIN 1, CLE 1

  • B4

    Single José Ramírez singles on a line drive to center fielder Byron Buxton. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • B4

    Groundout Chase DeLauter grounds out, second baseman Luke Keaschall to first baseman Kody Clemens. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • T4

    Lineout Kody Clemens lines out to center fielder Daniel Schneemann. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • T4

    Walk Luke Keaschall walks. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • T4

    Strikeout Josh Bell strikes out swinging. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • T4

    Groundout Trevor Larnach grounds out, first baseman Kyle Manzardo to pitcher Tanner Bibee. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • B3

    Groundout Steven Kwan grounds out to first baseman Kody Clemens. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • B3

    Groundout Brayan Rocchio grounds out to first baseman Kody Clemens. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • B3

    Groundout Austin Hedges grounds out, third baseman Royce Lewis to first baseman Kody Clemens. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • T3

    Lineout Brooks Lee lines out to center fielder Daniel Schneemann. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • T3

    Strikeout Byron Buxton strikes out swinging. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • T3

    Flyout Royce Lewis flies out to right fielder Angel Martínez. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • B2

    Groundout Angel Martínez grounds out to first baseman Kody Clemens. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • B2

    Groundout Travis Bazzana grounds out to first baseman Kody Clemens. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • B2

    Flyout Daniel Schneemann flies out sharply to right fielder Matt Wallner. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • T2

    Strikeout Matt Wallner strikes out swinging. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • T2

    Lineout Victor Caratini lines out to center fielder Daniel Schneemann. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • T2

    Strikeout Kody Clemens strikes out swinging. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • B1

    Strikeout Kyle Manzardo called out on strikes. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • B1

    Walk José Ramírez walks. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • B1

    Groundout Chase DeLauter grounds out to first baseman Kody Clemens. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • B1

    Lineout Steven Kwan lines out to left fielder Trevor Larnach. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • T1

    Groundout Luke Keaschall grounds out softly, pitcher Tanner Bibee to first baseman Kyle Manzardo. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • T1

    Strikeout Josh Bell called out on strikes. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • T1

    Hit By Pitch Trevor Larnach hit by pitch. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • T1

    Groundout Brooks Lee grounds out, second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Kyle Manzardo. MIN 1, CLE 0

  • T1

    Home Run Byron Buxton homers (13) on a fly ball to left field. MIN 1, CLE 0