September 18, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Trevor Larnach (9) attempts to steal two in the first inning at Progressive Field With the bases loaded, he was tagged out by Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez (0). Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images Josh Naylor hit two tying homers and Brayan Rocchio hit the ground running as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the visiting Minnesota Twins 5-4 in 10 innings on Wednesday night. Rocchio's RBI single drove in three runs in the 10th.
Carlos Correa's two-run single off Hunter Gaddis (5-3) in the 10th inning capped a four-RBI night and gave Minnesota (80-72) the win. 4-2 lead. However, the Twins' Ronnie Henriquez (1-1) tied the game on RBI singles in the second half by Kyle Manzado and Will Brennan. With one out and runners in the corners against Michael Tonkin, Rocchio hit Twins first baseman Carlos Santana Santana got the win with a hit.
The Guardians (88-65) improve to 13-7 since Aug. 28 as they close to locking up a playoff spot. /2 games.
Minnesota's devastating result – clinging to the third and final AL wild-card spot – overshadowed a stellar performance from starter Bailey Ober. The 6-foot-9 right-hander allowed Naylor two homers, two more hits and struck out a career-high 12 in seven innings. However, the Twins, who had lost two of their first three games in those four games, were stranded on seven runners despite three hits from Matt Wallner.
Cleveland's Tanner Bibee allowed two runs and five hits in 6 2/3 innings. Bibi's performance in the first game was quite ugly, with the Guardian only scoring one point.
Minnesota's Willie Castro opened the game with a two-run homer, scoring on Wollner's infield hit to score on Correa's grounder, which the shortstop ate out of Rowe. Keogh.
However, Naylor undoubtedly hit his 30th home run from the right field seats to tie the game in the second inning.
However, Minnesota regained the lead in the top of the fifth inning. With two outs, Castro was hit by Beebe's pitch, advanced to third on Woerner's single to right field, and scored on Correa's infield hit.
Once again, though, Naylor moved Ober to the right seat. This time they took the lead in the seventh inning, tying the score at 2-2.
The Guardians have 41 comeback wins this season.
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