Guardians Defeat Twins
Angel Martinez powers Guardians to a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins
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Angel Martínez delivered a two-run homer and a crucial double in the ninth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied past the Minnesota Twins 5-2 ESPN. The victory pushes the Guardians two games ahead of Toronto in the race for the AL's third wild-card spot Associated Press.
Martinez Sparks Ninth-Inning Rally
The Guardians trailed entering the ninth before Martínez ignited the comeback. His two-run homer put Cleveland ahead, then his double in the same inning sealed the win Winnipeg Free Press. The back-to-back hits transformed a close game into a decisive victory.
Guardians' Pitching Holds Minnesota Scoreless
Cleveland's pitchers dominated on the mound. Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith combined to shut down the Twins' offense and secure the win WRAL. The bullpen work proved critical in protecting the late lead.
Twin Starter Bradley Falls Short
Minnesota's Taj Bradley struggled early, allowing just two hits and two runs through six scoreless innings Newsday. The inconsistency left the Twins vulnerable in the late innings when Martínez struck. Parker Messick also contributed, holding Minnesota to three hits and one run with five strikeouts across 5 1/3 innings SF Gate.
Wild Card Race Tightens in Guardians' Favor
The Guardians now hold a two-game cushion over Toronto Greenwich Time in the battle for a playoff spot. Every win matters down the stretch as multiple teams jockey for position in October. Cleveland's ability to come back late shows the depth and resilience of their roster.
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