Minnesota Twins defeat Cleveland Guardians 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 9, 2026 · MLB · Minnesota Twins 2, Cleveland Guardians 1
The Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Progressive Field. The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8, with 3 runs combined.
Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians final score and game recap
The Minnesota Twins won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Joe Ryan (Minnesota Twins): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Byron Buxton (Minnesota Twins): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Tanner Bibee (Cleveland Guardians): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 9 strikeouts.
- Jose Ramirez (Cleveland Guardians): 1-for-3, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians?
The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Minnesota Twins -1.5.
Did Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 8, under by 5.
The total opened at 7.5 and closed at 8.
Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Minnesota Twins 17-23 in the 2026 regular season (10-10 at home, 7-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 18 of 38 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 22 times and under 13 times, with 3 pushes.
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 21-20 in the 2026 regular season (10-8 at home, 11-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 18 of 36 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 19 times and under 17 times.
What's next for Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians?
Next for the Minnesota Twins: at the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Next for the Cleveland Guardians: the Minnesota Twins at home on Sunday, May 10, 2026.