Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the MLB regular season match.
The Cleveland Guardians and the Minnesota Twins, rivals in the American League Central Division, will kick off the penultimate week of the regular season with a head-to-head clash. The Guardians have dominated the season series (7-2), but this time, the Twins have a strong advantage.
Cleveland Guardians
Since Matthew Boyd joined the Cleavland Guardians, he has had limited game time. The former Detroit Tigers pitcher has made only six starts following elbow surgery. In his last game against the Chicago White Sox, he significantly hurt his stats by allowing four runs in the third inning. Additionally, the Guardians' offense has been very inconsistent. In their last six losses, they have averaged just one run per game, making it hard to predict whether they will hit a jackpot or endure a drought this time around.
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins star pitcher Pablo López, who has significantly improved as the season reaches its climax. This year, he has 15 wins and 8 losses, but in his last four starts, he has been virtually unbeatable. Looking at a broader picture, he's one of the best pitchers in the American League, with a 2.05 ERA over 11 games and 0 earned runs in 4 of his previous 5 games.
Cleveland Guardians vs Minnesota Twins Prediction
The Minnesota Twins have pulled together their best forces for the start of this series, and given that Pablo López pitches no less than seven innings, his impact will be crucial—the relievers are unlikely to squander the lead he's expected to secure. We bet on the visitors.
