Guardians Sniffing Playoff Berth As They Host Sinking Twins

Cleveland's Hot Streak Continues

The Cleveland Guardians have won six of their last eight games and are now just 2.5 games behind the Minnesota Twins for the second Wild Card spot in the American League. The Guardians are 26-20 since the All-Star break, and their recent surge has coincided with the return of Jose Ramirez from the injured list.

Ramirez is batting .325 with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs since coming back from the IL, and he has been a key part of the Guardians' offense. The Guardians have also gotten strong contributions from their starting pitching staff, which has a 3.78 ERA since the break.

Twins' Struggles Continue

The Minnesota Twins have lost six of their last eight games and are now just 3.5 games ahead of the Guardians for the second Wild Card spot. The Twins have been struggling offensively, scoring just 3.8 runs per game since the break.

The Twins have also been struggling defensively, committing 20 errors in their last 15 games. The Twins' starting pitching staff has also been struggling, with a 5.02 ERA since the break.

Key Matchup

The Guardians and Twins will face off in a three-game series at Progressive Field starting on Tuesday. This series could be crucial in determining who wins the second Wild Card spot in the American League.

The Guardians have a 6-3 record against the Twins this season, including a 3-0 record at Progressive Field. The Twins, meanwhile, are 4-5 against the Guardians this season, including a 1-2 record at Progressive Field.

Prediction

The Guardians are the hotter team right now, and they have the home-field advantage in this series. I predict that the Guardians will win two out of three games against the Twins and will move into second place in the Wild Card standings.