Rhys Hoskins hits two home runs as Guardians lead Twins 8-2

Cleveland has hit five total homers in the matchup.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 201 min read

Two HRs for Rhys Hoskins FIVE HRs for the @CleGuardians! https://t.co/PFq0iXnDHh Via @MLB on X

What happened: Rhys Hoskins connected for two home runs to pace the offense. Cleveland has hit five total homers in the contest to build an 8-2 advantage over the Minnesota Twins.

Why it matters: The Guardians currently trail the series 2-1 against Minnesota. A commanding offensive performance helps Cleveland, which entered the contest with a 48-42 record, establish control over a division rival.

By the numbers: The lineup's five-homer output provides a surge for a Cleveland team averaging 4.0 runs per game. Minnesota's pitching staff entered the matchup allowing 4.9 runs per contest.

What to watch: The Guardians will try to maintain their run differential over the final innings.

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