URGENT UPDATE: The Cleveland Guardians are on fire, achieving their 10th consecutive win by dominating the Minnesota Twins 8-0 in a stunning doubleheader sweep on September 30, 2023. This victory not only showcased the Guardians’ relentless drive but also placed them just one game behind the first-place Detroit Tigers in the AL Central.
In a remarkable turnaround, the Guardians have won 15 of their last 16 games, closing a significant gap after trailing the Tigers by 11 games on September 4. Meanwhile, the Tigers faltered, losing 6-5 to the Atlanta Braves earlier today and extending their losing streak to five games.
Steven Kwan led the charge for Cleveland, tying his season high with four RBIs. In a game where the Guardians didn’t allow a single run, Kwan’s contributions were crucial. They also won the first game of the doubleheader 6-0, marking the first time since April 10, 2021, that they hit five home runs in a game.
During the nightcap, after being limited to one hit through four innings, the Guardians exploded for a five-run fifth inning. Kwan’s single brought home Brayan Rocchio and Petey Halpin, setting the stage for Kyle Manzardo and CJ Kayfus, who each delivered RBI singles around a two-run double by Gabriel Arias.
Logan Allen (8-11) was spectacular on the mound, achieving his first win since July 29 by scattering four hits and striking out seven across a career-high eight innings. The Guardians have now established a franchise record by allowing no more than two earned runs in 15 consecutive games since September 5.
In stark contrast, Bailey Ober (5-9) struggled for the Twins, allowing six runs and eight hits over five innings. After a promising start to the season, Ober has faced difficulties, going 1-8 in his last 19 starts since May 8.
With the playoffs approaching, the Guardians are now just a game away from securing a wild-card spot, competing closely with the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros. As the season winds down, all eyes will be on the Guardians as they aim to continue their winning streak and chase down the Tigers.
What’s next? Fans will want to stay tuned as the Guardians gear up for their next match-up, looking to extend their incredible run and potentially claim the top spot in the AL Central.