The Minnesota Twins open a three-game series against the hot Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland took two of three from Seattle. Cleveland will send Tanner Bibee to the mound. In his first start he went four innings, allowing three runs, while striking out four but also walking five. His ERA in 2023 ERA was under three but it was a career high. Cleveland is putting up 6.33 runs per game which is 6th and 7th in batting average. Minnesota will send Pablo Lopez to the mound to face the Indians. In his opener, Lopez allowed one run in seven innings with seven strikeouts in his first start of the season. Lopez posted a 3.66 ERA last season. Minnesota has struggled at the plate, putting up just 2.75 runs per game, which ranks 26th in the league and is near the bottom in batting average. Lopez has been a solid starter for Minnesota but his high strikeout rate allows him to have outstanding starts when on. You can look at the bright side on Bibee’s first start, he only gave but three runs. The fact is he was hit hard and if the twins can find their awnings, they should find success. Cleveland is playing really well to start the season but I am looking for Cleveland to keep them in check long enough for the Twins bats to get going.

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