The Minnesota Twins (80-72) go on the road at Progressive Field against the Cleveland Guardians (88-65) at 1:10 p.m. ET on Thursday.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Guardians will send Joey Cantillo (2-3) to the mound, while Simeon Woods Richardson (5-5) will get the nod for the Twins.
Guardians vs. Twins Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 1:10 p.m. ET
Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio
How to Watch on TV: BSN
Probable Pitchers: Cantillo – CLE (2-3, 4.99 ERA) vs Richardson – MIN (5-5, 4.08 ERA)
Guardians vs. Twins Odds
Twins to win: -105
Twins to win: -105
Spread: Twins -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Guardians vs. Twins Pitcher Performance
Cantillo |
|
Richardson |
6 |
GS |
26 |
2-3 |
W-L |
5-5 |
4.99 |
ERA |
4.08 |
30.2 |
IP |
128 |
10 |
BB |
46 |
31 |
SO |
109 |
Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Joey Cantillo
Cantillo gets the start for the Guardians, his seventh of the season. He is 2-3 with a 4.99 ERA and 31 strikeouts through 30 2/3 innings pitched.
His last time out came on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when the left-hander tossed five scoreless innings while giving up three hits.
The 24-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.99, with 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in seven games this season. Opponents are batting .228 against him.
Cantillo has recorded one quality start this season.
Cantillo will aim to last five or more innings for his third straight start. He’s averaging 4.3 innings per outing.
He has held his opponents without an earned run in two of his seven appearances this season.
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Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Simeon Woods Richardson
The Twins will send Richardson (5-5) to the mound for his 27th start this season.
The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed three innings while giving up three earned runs on five hits in a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds.
The 23-year-old has pitched in 26 games this season with an ERA of 4.08 and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .237.
He has seven quality starts in 26 chances this season.
Richardson has started 26 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings 14 times. He averages 4.9 innings per appearance.
He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 26 chances this season.
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