Looking to slice division deficit, Twins face slumping Guardians

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The Minnesota Twins are closing the gap on the Cleveland Guardians for the top spot in the American League Central.

On Saturday, the Twins hope to pull within a half-game of first place.

Minnesota is coming off a doubleheader sweep against Cleveland on Friday in the first two matchups of a four-game weekend series. The Twins won the opener 4-2 and took the second game 6-3