Guardians score, recap vs. Twins | Kyle Manzardo hits walk-off single for Cleveland win

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Guardians score, recap vs. Twins | Kyle Manzardo hits walk-off single for Cleveland win

Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal · Akron Beacon Journal

Fri, Aug 1, 2025 ·

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CLEVELAND — The Guardians return to the field Aug. 1 to host the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field one day after the Major League Baseball trading deadline .

Both teams were active and made multiple trades involving major leaguers . Most notably from a Guardians perspective, Shane Bieber was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for pitching prospect Khal Stephen .

The remaining healthy major leaguers on each team — including Guardians All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan — will suit up for the opener of a three-game series. The Guardians (54-54) went 14-6 in July and are in second place in the American League Central Division behind the Detroit Tigers (64-46). The Twins (51-57) are in fourth place in the AL Central.

Follow our live updates on the Guardians throughout today's game.

Guardians win in walk-off fashion over Twins in 10 innings

Kyle Manzardo delivered a walk-off single off of Kody Funderburk to score Brayan Rocchio . Guardians win 3-2.

Rocchio started the inning at second base and advanced to third on a bunt single by Steven Kwan . David Fry struck out and José Ramírez was walked intentionally to load the bases before Manzardo's game-winning hit.

Cleveland Guardians' Kyle Manzardo hits a walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning against the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 1, 2025, in Cleveland.

Cleveland Guardians' Kyle Manzardo, middle, celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning against the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 1, 2025, in Cleveland.

Cade Smith pitches scoreless 10th inning for the Guardians

Cade Smith pitched a scoreless 10th inning for the Guardians.

Michael Tonkin pitches scoreless ninth inning for the Twins

Michael Tonkin pitched a scoreless ninth inning for the Twins. The inning was interesting as Carlos Santana and Brayan Rocchio hit flyballs that Twins right fielder Matt Wallner caught at the fence. Tonkin hit Bo Naylor with a pitch between the outs by Santana and Rocchio.

Aug 1, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Cade Smith (36) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images — Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Cade Smith throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 1, 2025, in Cleveland.

Cade Smith pitches scoreless ninth inning for the Guardians

Cade Smith pitched a scoreless ninth inning for the Guardians. He struck out Brooks Lee looking and Christian Vázquez swinging to end the inning.

Cole Sands pitches scoreless eighth inning for the Twins

Cole Sands pitched a scoreless eighth inning for the Twins. He struck out Nolan Jones to end the inning.

Nic Enright pitches scoreless eighth inning for the Guardians

Nic Enright pitched a scoreless eighth inning for the Guardians. He struck out Royce Lewis to end the inning.

Justin Topa enters to pitch in seventh inning in relief of Twins starter Joe Ryan

Justin Topa has entered to pitch in the seventh inning in relief of Twins starter Joe Ryan.

Ryan pitched six innings and allowed five hits, two earned runs and one walk with four strikeouts. He threw 98 pitches, 67 for strikes.

Hunter Gaddis enter to pitch in relief for Guardians in seventh inning; Twins tie score at 2-2

Guardians reliever Erik Sabrowski allowed a single and hit a batter with one out before striking out Mickey Gasper in the seventh inning. Hunter Gaddis entered to pitch and the Twins tied the score at 2-2 when Austin Martin reached base on an infield single and Gaddis made a throwing error down the right field line.

Gaddis fielded the ball that Martin hit and attempted an off-balance throw to first baseman Carlos Santana, but the throw went to right field instead. Brooks Lee and Christian Vázquez scored on the bad throw.

Aug 1, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Erik Sabrowski (62) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Erik Sabrowski enters to pitch in seventh inning in relief of Guardians starter Gavin Williams

Erik Sabrowski has entered to pitch in the seventh inning in relief of Guardians starter Gavin Williams.

Williams pitched six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts. He allowed two hits and two walks over 96 pitches, 58 for strikes.

Twins starter Joe Ryan works around single to retire Guardians in sixth inning

Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan worked around a single to retire the Guardians in the sixth inning. Ryan has allowed five hits, two earned runs and a walk to go with four strikeouts.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 01: Gavin Williams #32 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field on August 01, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Guardians starter Gavin Williams retires Twins in order in sixth inning

Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams retired the Twins in order in the sixth inning. He struck out Ryan Jeffers to lead off the sixth to give eight punchouts today. He is up to 96 pitches.

Twins leave bases loaded in fourth inning; Guardians lead 2-0

The Twins loaded the bases with two outs in the fourth inning and did not score as Gavin Williams got Brooke Lee to ground out. Lee rolled a groundball to second baseman Brayan Rocchio, who fired the ball over to first baseman Carlos Santana to end the inning.

Ryan Jeffers singled with out one, and Royce Lewis singled and Matt Wallner walked with two outs to load the bases.

Williams struck out Kody Clemens in the inning to give him six strikeouts in the game.

Aug 1, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) tags out Minnesota Twins shortstop Brooks Lee (2) during the third inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Steven Kwan flashes strong arm to cut down potential Twins run as Guardians lead 2-0 in third inning

All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan flashes his strong arm to cut down Brooks Lee at the plate and keep the Twins scoreless as the Guardians lead 2-0 in the third inning.

Lee walked to leadoff the inning, advanced to second when Christian Vázquez grounded out and almost scored with two outs when Austin Martin ripped a single to left field. Kwan fielded the ball and made a throw slightly up the third base line that catcher Bo Naylor caught and then applied the tag for the out.

Gavin Williams struck out Edouard Julien before Martin's single.

Aug 1, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) hits an RBI single during the second inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Guardians lead Twins 2-0 in second inning after Carlos Santana and Brayan Rocchio hit singles

Carlos Santana singles to left-center field, advances to second when Bo Naylor walks and scores on a single to center field by Brayan Roccio. That's RBI No. 23 for Rocchio this season.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams throws a pitch against the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 1, 2025, in Cleveland.

Guardians starter Gavin Williams retires Twins in order in second inning with two strikeouts

Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams retired the Twins in order in the second inning with two strikeouts to give him four punchouts in the game. He struck out Royce Lewis swinging and Matt Wallner looking in the second after getting Alan Roden and Ryan Jeffers swinging in the first.

Cleveland Guardians' José Ramírez hits an RBI single against the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 1, 2025, in Cleveland.

Guardians all-star José Ramírez joins rare Major League Baseball list

José Ramírez steals second base after his RBI single scored Steven Kwan.

That is his 32nd stolen base of the season and his 275th stolen base in his career. Ramírez is now the 17th player in Major League Baseball history to record 275 or more home runs and 275 or more stolen bases, is the first primary third baseman to turn the trick and the second second switch hitter joining Carlos Beltran .

Ramírez is also the fourth player in MLB history to hit 275 or more home runs and steal 275 or more bases with a single team, joining Hall of Famers Willie Mays (New York and San Francisco Giants ; 646 home runs, 336 stolen bases), Ryne Sandberg ( Chicago Cubs ; 282 home runs, 344 stolen bases) and Craig Biggio ( Houston Astros ; 291 home run, 414 stolen bases).

Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan celebrates after scoring against the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 1, 2025, in Cleveland.

Guardians lead Twins 1-0 in first inning after Steven Kwan and José Ramírez hit singles

Steven Kwan singles to left-center field, advances to second when Daniel Schneemann grounds out and scores on a single to right field by José Ramírez. That's RBI No. 57 for Ramírez this season.

Guardians starter Gavin Williams retires Twins in order in first inning with two strikeouts

Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams retired the Twins in order in the first inning with two strikeouts. He struck out Alan Roden and Ryan Jeffers swinging.

What time do the Guardians play today?

First pitch against the Twins is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET Aug. 1.

Guardians vs. Twins pitching probables | Gavin Williams vs. Joe Ryan

Right-hander Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.51 ERA) is the scheduled starting pitcher for the Guardians and the Twins will counter with right-hander Joe Ryan (10-5, 2.82 ERA).

May 9, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams (32) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

MLB Standings: American League Central Division

The American League Central Division standings entering Aug. 1:

Detroit Tigers 64-46
Cleveland Guardians 54-54 (9 games behind)
Kansas City Royals 54-55 (9.5)
Minnesota Twins 51-57 (12)
Chicago White Sox 40-69 (23.5)

Guardians schedule | Upcoming games

The Guardians and Twins will play a three-game series at Progressive Field. The Guardians then head on the road for a three-game series in New York against the Mets from Aug. 4-6 and a three-game series in Chicago against the White Sox from Aug. 8-10. The Guardians return home to meet the Miami Marlins for a three-game series from Aug. 12-14 and the Atlanta Braves for a three-game series from Aug. 15-17.

How can I watch, stream or listen to the Guardians vs Twins game?

The Aug. 1 game can be viewed locally on AT&T U-verse (channel 1736), COX (channel 80), DIRECTV Satellite and Streaming (channel 662), FuboTV and WKYC (channel 1003). It can also be streamed via MLB's direct-to-consumer streaming subscription ( CLEGuardians.TV ). And it'll be available on the radio via WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 and WARF 1350.

Michael Beaven can be reached by email at mbeaven@thebeaconjournal.com

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