The Minnesota Twins will play against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. This MLB regular season game takes place on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 6:40 PM. Fans can catch the action on MNNT.
The Twins have a record of 49-51 and are third in the AL Central. The Guardians hold a 52-48 record and are second in the same division. The weather forecast predicts a warm day with scattered clouds and a light breeze.
Minnesota Twins Team Preview
The Minnesota Twins have had a mixed run in their recent games. They have lost their last two games against the Chicago Cubs. Before that, they secured a win against the Cubs and also had two victories against the Los Angeles Angels.
In terms of hitting, the Twins have a batting average of .248 this season. They have a notable slugging percentage of .413, which ranks 6th in the league. Home runs have been a strong point for them, with 123 so far, placing them 7th in the league.
On the pitching side, the Twins have a team ERA of 4.65, which ranks 25th in the league. Joe Ryan, their probable starting pitcher for the next game, has a record of 6-5 with a 2.85 ERA. His WHIP is 1.05, with 128 strikeouts this season.
Cleveland Guardians Team Preview
The Cleveland Guardians are set to play against the Minnesota Twins. Tanner Bibee will be on the mound for the Guardians. He has a record of 3-9 with a 3.90 ERA this season.
In their recent games, the Guardians have struggled against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They lost two games by a score of 7-1. In those games, their offense managed only six and seven hits.
The Guardians’ season batting average stands at .230, which ranks 23rd in the league. They have hit 94 home runs, ranking them 20th. In pitching, their ERA is 3.76, placing them 8th in the league.
Betting Prediction
Prediction: Total Under 7.5
The Twins have been strong at the plate this season. They rank sixth in slugging percentage and seventh in home runs. This suggests they can score runs, but the Guardians’ pitching might limit them.
The Guardians have a solid pitching lineup. Their team ERA is ranked eighth, and they have the fifth most strikeouts. This could make it hard for the Twins to score many runs.
On the other hand, the Guardians’ hitting is not as strong. They rank 23rd in batting average and 22nd in slugging percentage. This could result in a low-scoring game for both teams.
- Pick: Total Under 7.5
