A couple of AL Central rivals face off on Friday, July 25 as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Kansas City Royals.

Despite two homers from Steven Kwan on Thursday, the Guardians lost to the Orioles 4-3, but won the series 3-1. Cleveland is 5-2 in the seven games since the All-Star break and will go to Kansas City for a three-game series.

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The Twins were scheduled to send right-hander Chris Paddack (1-3, 4.76 ERA) to the mound on Tuesday, opposite Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (3-2, 4.29 ERA).

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Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Cole Sands (44) delivers during a game against the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Minneapolis.

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Kyle Manzardo drove in a run for the Guardians. Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (4-2, 2.42 ERA) is expected to take the mound when the game resumes in the top of the fourth.