The Cleveland Guardians clinched the season series against the Minnesota Twins with their victory on Sunday.
over the weekend. Minnesota was picking up ground on Cleveland in the division, but no additional games were added by the Twins following this weekend.
However, this weekend's outcome could have major playoff implications down the stretch and could determine who wins the American League Central in 2024. The Guardians entered this weekend with a perfect 7-0 record against the Twins this season. They needed just two more wins to get to nine and clinch a season series victory over Minnesota, and that’s exactly what they accomplished.and solo home runs from. Cleveland followed that up on Sunday with a classic Guardians four-run sixth inning behind contact hitting and base running.
All of this is important because Cleveland now owns the primary tiebreaker between them and Minnesota. There is no longer a game 163 in the event that both teams finish the season with the same record. The team with the better winning percentage in head-to-head matchups will get the jump over the other.Aug 11, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman David Fry reacts to hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
The Guardians still have three more games against the Twins this season, with the two teams meeting up at Progressive Field in the middle of September for one more series. While it would be nice to win every game against your primary division rival, Cleveland essentially adds an extra game in the standings with them winning the season series.
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