Cleveland Guardians defeat Minnesota Twins 6-4: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 8, 2026 · MLB · Minnesota Twins 4, Cleveland Guardians 6
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Progressive Field. The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 7.5, with 10 runs combined.
Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians final score and game recap
The Cleveland Guardians won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Connor Prielipp (Minnesota Twins): 5.0 innings, 1 earned run, 6 strikeouts.
- Byron Buxton (Minnesota Twins): 3-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Parker Messick (Cleveland Guardians): 5.2 innings, 1 earned run, 7 strikeouts.
- Travis Bazzana (Cleveland Guardians): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians?
The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Cleveland Guardians -1.5.
Did Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians go over or under the total?
The game went over: 10 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 7.5.
Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Minnesota Twins 16-23 in the 2026 regular season (10-10 at home, 6-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 18 of 37 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 22 times and under 12 times, with 3 pushes. That made it three straight losses for the Minnesota Twins.
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 21-19 in the 2026 regular season (10-7 at home, 11-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 35 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 19 times and under 16 times. That made it three straight wins for the Cleveland Guardians.
What's next for Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians?
Next for the Minnesota Twins: at the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Next for the Cleveland Guardians: the Minnesota Twins at home on Saturday, May 9, 2026.