Series Preview: Twins at Guardians

The oddsmakers have the Twins, Guardians and Royals fighting it out for first, second and third place in the AL Central for 2024, and the Twins are here to see if they can get revenge after dropping two at home to the Guardians in April.

The Twins enter the series at 24-19 with a +14 run differential, 2.5 games back of the Guardians. Minnesota is 12th in MLB with a team 103 wRC+, 7th in Baserunning Runs Above Average at 2.4, 11th in Defensive WAR at -0.2, 8th in starting pitcher FIP at 3.63, and 10th in bullpen FIP at 3.65.

The Guardians are 27-17 with a +48 run differential, 13th in MLB with a team 102 wRC+, 12th in Baserunning Runs Above Average at -0.4, 6th in Defensive WAR at 4.1, 25th in…