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Minnesota scores 9 in the fifth inning to put the game away early

News and Notes for Saturday, May 14, 2022

Cleveland Guardians v Minnesota Twins
Gimenez’ two-run homer in the in the ninth makes game seem closer than it was
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images

Guardians 8 - Twins 12

The Guardians are learning that you can come back from ten runs down or more only so often. It is not the next market inefficiency. The Guardians gave up 9 runs in the fifth and the Twins went into cruise control.

Guardians News and Notes

Cleveland Guardians can’t rebound from 9-run fifth inning in 12-8 loss to Twins - cleveland.com
Carl Willis' managerial debut hits a sour note as Twins victimize Aaron Civale and Bryan Shaw.

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Royce Lewis' first career home run was a big one, capping a nine-run inning and earning him a standing ovation at Target Field.

Cleveland Guardians add Josh Naylor to COVID IL; announce coaching changes following outbreak - cleveland.com
The Guardians activated infielders Yu Chang from the COVID injured list and recalled outfielder Richie Palacios to replace Josh Naylor on the roster.

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