Saturday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

Emmanuel Clase maintained a 0.00 ERA against the Twins since joining Cleveland.

June 4, 2023 at 3:18AM
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase celebrates after defeating the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Emmanuel Clase has had his struggles this season, but not on Saturday, when he pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning. (Craig Lassig, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Will Brennan, Cleveland

The rookie became the first major league hitter to homer off Sonny Gray this season, his two-run shot turning a deficit into a lead.

BY THE NUMBERS

0.00 Emmanuel Clase's ERA in 20 appearances against the Twins since joining Cleveland. He has 13 saves in as many opportunities.

2 Home runs by Steven Kwan this season — both of them coming against Twins relievers.

35 The Guardians' 2023 home run total after hitting two Saturday. That's still the fewest in the major leagues by 10.

3 Career home runs by Jorge Polanco (plus two doubles and a single) in nine career at-bats against Logan Allen.

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Phil Miller

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Phil Miller has covered the Twins for the Star Tribune since 2013. Previously, he covered the University of Minnesota football team, and from 2007-09, he covered the Twins for the Pioneer Press.

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