Twins face former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber in series finale in Cleveland

CLEVELAND — The Twins have a two-game lead in the American League Central over the Guardians as the teams meet today (12:10 p.m., BSN) at Progressive Field.

But the Twins' lead could be much larger. Wednesday's 7-6 loss in 10 innings was thanks to poor relief pitching by Emilio Pagan and Jharel Cotton, who combined to give up a three-run lead. Both faced the music afterwards, but it's the fourth time the Twins bullpen — and particularly Pagan — have given up a late lead to the Guardians in the past week.

2020 American League Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber (3-4, 3.07 ERA) pitches for Cleveland against Twins righthander Chris Archer (2-3, 3.14).

TWINS LINEUP

Luis Arraez, 2B

Byron Buxton, DH

Carlos Correa, SS

Jose Miranda, 1B

Alex Kirilloff, LF

Gary Sanchez, C

Gio Urshela, 3B

Gilberto Celestino, CF

Steven Kwan, LF

Amed Rosario, SS

Jose Ramirez, 3B

Josh Naylor, DH

Owen Miller, 1B

Oscar Gonzalez, RF

Sandy Leon, C

Myles Straw, CF