Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins Recap: Kyle Manzardo Home Run in 8th Wins It

Guardians Win 3-2 in Low-Scoring Affair

On Wednesday night, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-2 at Progressive Field. The game was a pitcher's duel for much of the night, with both teams' starters going deep into the game. Shane Bieber started for the Guardians, while Sonny Gray started for the Twins.

Bieber pitched 7.0 innings, allowing just four hits and two walks, while striking out nine batters. Gray pitched 6.1 innings, allowing three hits and two walks, while striking out eight batters.

The Twins took a 1-0 lead in the 4th inning on a home run by Gary Sanchez. The Guardians tied the game in the 6th inning on a RBI single by Andres Gimenez.

The game remained tied until the 8th inning, when Kyle Manzardo hit a solo home run off of Twins reliever Jovani Moran to give the Guardians a 2-1 lead.

The Twins tied the game in the top of the 9th inning on a RBI single by Luis Arraez off of Guardians reliever Emmanuel Clase, but the Guardians won the game in the bottom of the inning on a RBI single by Amed Rosario off of Twins reliever Griffin Jax.

Manzardo's Home Run Proves to Be the Difference

Manzardo's home run in the 8th inning proved to be the difference in the game. The Guardians were able to hold on to their 2-1 lead in the 9th inning, and Manzardo's home run ultimately gave them the win.

Manzardo's home run was his 11th of the season, and it came at a crucial point in the game. The Guardians were trailing 1-0 at the time, and Manzardo's home run gave them their first lead of the game.

The Guardians went on to win the game 3-2, and Manzardo's home run played a big role in their victory.

Bieber and Gray Both Pitch Well in a Pitcher's Duel

Bieber and Gray both pitched well in Wednesday night's game. Bieber allowed just four hits and two walks over 7.0 innings, while striking out nine batters. Gray allowed just three hits and two walks over 6.1 innings, while striking out eight batters.

Both pitchers were able to keep the opposing offense in check, and the game remained a low-scoring affair until the 8th inning.

Bieber earned the win for the Guardians, while Gray took the loss for the Twins.