Overview
- The Minnesota Twins (26-21) return to Target Field after a 13-game winning streak was snapped by the Brewers in a 5-2 loss on Sunday.
- The Cleveland Guardians (25-21) enter the series on a four-game losing streak, having been swept by the Reds in their most recent series.
- Monday’s Game 1 features a pitching matchup between Guardians LHP Logan Allen (2-2, 3.70 ERA) and Twins RHP Bailey Ober (4-1, 3.72 ERA).
- Cleveland leads the season series 3-1, but Minnesota holds a strong 15-6 record at home and ranks second in the AL in team ERA at 3.20.
- Both teams are dealing with key injuries, including Twins CF Byron Buxton (concussion) and Guardians RHP Shane Bieber (elbow), impacting roster depth.