CLEVELAND — When the Twins and Guardians finished their series at Target Field last week, they were tied for first place in the American League Central.
Twins, Guardians start series of five games in four days to determine Central leader
Sonny Gray faces Tristan McKenzie as the teams continue to battle for first place in the American League Central.
June 27, 2022 at 8:25PM
But Cleveland was swept by the Red Sox and the Twins took two of three from Colorado to earn a two-game lead in the Central heading into a five games series, in four days, at Progressive Field.
Sonny Gray (3-1, 2.53 ERA) will pitch for the Twins against Cleveland righthander Tristan McKenzie (4-5, 3.51).
First pitch is at 6:10 p.m. (BSN). The teams are scheduled to play a split doubleheader on Tuesday.
The Twins officially announced the departure of pitching coach Wes Johnson on Monday morning.
TWINS LINEUP
Luis Arraez, 2B
Byron Buxton, CF
Carlos Correa, SS
Max Kepler, RF
Alex Kirilloff, 1B
Gio Urshela, 3B
Gary Sanchez, DH
Nick Gordon, LF
Ryan Jeffers, C
GUARDIANS LINEUP
Steven Kwan, LF
Amed Rosario, SS
Jose Ramirez, 3B
Josh Naylor, 1B
Oscar Gonzalez, RF
Andres Gimenez, 2B
Owen Miller, DH
Luke Maile, C
Myles Straw, CF
Gerrit Cole gave up his opt-out right on Monday and will remain with the New York Yankees under a contract that runs through 2028 rather than become a free agent.
