It is time for the Guardians to re-assert themselves as the dominant team in the AL Central when it comes to the Twins.
The Guardians are 47-44 with a -9 run differential, 23rd in MLB with a 93 wRC+, eighth in baserunning runs above average at 3.7, eighth in Defense at -2.2, seventh in starting pitcher ERA at 3.80 (4.10 FIP) and tenth in bullpen ERA at 3.80 (3.84 FIP).
The Twins are 44-47 with a -17 run differential, fifth in MLB with a 106 wRC+, 27th in baserunning runs above average at -4.7, 26th
in Defense at -27.5, 18th in starting pitcher ERA 4.43 (4.21 FIP) and 30th in bullpen ERA at 5.28 (4.63 FIP).
Put the ball in play and get into the pen as soon as possible! Byron Buxton tweaked his hip last weekend, so he MAY not play in a game or two, or he may be back. We will see.
Matchups:
Game One, Tuesday 7:40PM ET: Taj Bradley, RHP 3.86 ERA (3.92 FIP) vs. Joey Cantillo, LHP
Game Two, Wednesday 7:40PM ET: Connor Prielipp, LHP 4.96 ERA (3.63 FIP) vs. Slade Cecconi, RHP
Game Three, Thursday 1:40PM ET: Mike Parades, RHP 4.60 ERA (6.08 FIP) vs. Gavin Williams, RHP
The Twins are led on offense by Ryan Jeffers 165 wRC+, Byron Buxton 146 wRC+, Trevor Larnach 136 wRC+, Kody Clemens 118 wRC+, Ryan Kreidler 114 wRC+, Alex Jackson 109 wRC+, Brooks Lee 104 wRC+, and Josh Bell 104 wRC+.
The Guardians are led by Austin Hedges 114 wRC+,Chase DeLauter 114 wRC+, Travis Bazzana 112 wRC+, Brayan Rocchio 114 wRC+ and David Fry 104 wRC+.
Kinda need Kahlil Watson to rebound from a tough end to the White Sox series and Cooper Ingle to find his footing a bit to have a good shot at winning this series.
