Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians Game Recap - May 17, 2024

Final Score: Minnesota Twins 2, Cleveland Guardians 3

Game Overview

The Minnesota Twins took on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 17, 2024. In a tightly contested game, the Guardians edged out the Twins with a 3-2 victory, driven by strong pitching from Triston McKenzie and clutch hitting.

Game Details

Starting Pitchers:

• Minnesota Twins: Simeon Woods-Richardson
• Cleveland Guardians: Triston McKenzie

Attendance: 28,674

Duration: 3 hours and 2 minutes

Highlights and Key Points

First Inning:

• The Guardians took an early lead with a solo home run by José Ramírez, making it 1-0.

Third Inning:

• Cleveland extended their lead to 2-0 with an RBI single by Steven Kwan.

Mid-Game Momentum:

• The Twins responded in the fifth inning with a two-run homer by Royce Lewis, tying the game at 2-2.

Late-Inning Surge:

• The Guardians regained the lead in the seventh inning with a solo home run by Josh Naylor, bringing the score to 3-2.
• Cleveland's bullpen held the Twins scoreless in the final innings to secure the win.

Notable Players

• Triston McKenzie (CLE): 7 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 9 K
• José Ramírez (CLE): 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI
• Josh Naylor (CLE): 1-for-3, 1 HR
• Simeon Woods-Richardson (MIN): 6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 6 K
• Royce Lewis (MIN): 1-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBIs

Stats and Summary

Cleveland Guardians:

• Runs: 3
• Hits: 8
• Errors: 0

Minnesota Twins:

• Runs: 2
• Hits: 5
• Errors: 0

The Guardians showcased resilience and timely hitting, with key contributions from José Ramírez and Josh Naylor. Triston McKenzie's dominant performance on the mound kept the Twins at bay. Despite a strong effort from Simeon Woods-Richardson and a game-tying homer by Royce Lewis, the Twins couldn't overcome the Guardians' late surge.