Twins edge Guardians 2‑1 in 11 innings

CLEVELAND, Ohio (Interstat) — Byron Buxton doubled off the wall in left-center with one out in the 11th inning, scoring automatic runner Matt Wallner, and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Saturday night at Progressive Field.

Buxton also led off the game with a home run, his 13th of the season, and had both of Minnesota’s hits. Joe Ryan struck out five over six innings, allowing one run on two hits. Eric Orze (1-1) worked out of bases-loaded jams in the ninth and 10th, throwing 1 2/3 scoreless innings. Luis García pitched the 11th for his first save.

Cleveland tied it in the fourth on Kyle Manzardo’s RBI single. Tanner Bibee struck out nine over six innings, allowing one run and one hit. Peyton Pallette (1-2) took the loss.

The Twins (17-23) and Guardians (21-20) each finished with two hits. Attendance was 28,230. Time of game was 3:27.