The Cleveland Guardians face the Minnesota Twins in Game 2 of a three-game series at Progressive Field on May 9. Cleveland aims to extend its 2½-game lead over the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central Division.
Follow along here for in-game updates, highlights and analysis:
May 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) hits a home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
May 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) celebrates with third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
May 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) celebrates after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Q&A
What is the current score of the Guardians vs. Twins game on May 9?
Live score updates for the Guardians vs. Twins game can be followed during the match.
What trade did the Guardians make before the game against the Twins?
The Guardians made a significant trade earlier in the day for a Gold Glover winner.
How does the Guardians' lead compare to the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central?
The Guardians are currently 2½ games ahead of the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central Division.
Where is the Guardians vs. Twins game being played?
The game is being played at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Minnesota Twins
May 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) hits a home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Minnesota Twins
May 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) hits a home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Minnesota Twins
May 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) celebrates with third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Minnesota Twins
May 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) celebrates after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Progressive Field. Mandato Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Progressive Field. Mandato Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Guardians vs. Twins starting pitchers today
Guardians Right-hander Tanner Bibee (0-5, 4.68) looks for his first win in eight starts this season. He faces right-hander Joe Ryan (2-3, 3.72), who hasn't won since April 11 and is 0-2 in his last four starts.
Earlier Saturday, the Guardians shook up their roster by trading for catcher Patrick Bailey and optioning catcher Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus. In the deal to acquire the two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher from the San Francisco Giants, the Guardians sent them the No. 29 pick in this year's draft and left-handed pitching prospect Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson. Please click here for more on the trade.
