Guardians score vs Twins | Luis Ortiz pitches well, Bo Naylor homers again, Cleveland wins

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Guardians score vs Twins | Luis Ortiz pitches well, Bo Naylor homers again, Cleveland wins

Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal · Akron Beacon Journal

Wed, Apr 30, 2025 ·

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CLEVELAND — The Guardians and Minnesota Twins continued their four-game series April 30, at Progressive Field with strong pitching setting the tone for both sides for the second straight night.

And like the previous night, the Guardians (17-13) got enough offense to pull out a 4-2 win over the Twins (13-18).

Bo Naylor homered for the second straight night, Luis Ortiz gave the Guardians their second straight strong start and Emmanuel Clase pitched well again to follow up on the 2-1 walk-off win April 29 .

Here's how the game, which started at 6:10 p.m., unfolded through our live updates

Emmanuel Clase retires the Twins in the ninth; Guardians win 4-2

Emmanuel Clase allows two singles and a run on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, but he also struck out three Twins and the Guardians win 4-2.

Clase struck out Carlos Correa to leadoff the ninth. Trevor Larnach singled to center field, Ty France struck out and Ryan Jeffers singled to center field to give the Twins runners on the corners with two out. Larnach scored on a wild pitch to make it 4-2 and Clase struck out Kody Clemens to end the game.

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Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase celebrates the final out in a win over the Twins, April 30, 2025, in Cleveland.

Twins reliever Danny Coulombe retires Guardians in order in eighth inning; Cleveland leads 4-1

Twins reliever Danny Coulombe retired the Guardians in order in the eighth inning. Cleveland leads 4-1.

Coulombe struck out all three batters he face in Steven Kwan , Jhonkensy Noel and José Ramírez . Kwan was looking and Jones and Ramírez were swinging.

Twins infielder Brooks Lee hits a home run to cut Guardians lead to 4-1 in seventh inning

Twins third baseman Brooks Lee hits a home run off relief pitcher Hunter Gaddis over the fence in right field to cut the Guardians lead to 4-1 in the seventh inning.

Gaddis proceeds to strikeout DaShawn Keirsey Jr. , Mickey Gasper and Byron Buxton to end the inning.

Apr 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) celebrates his three-run home run in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Bo Naylor hits three-run home run to give Guardians 4-0 lead over Twins in seventh inning

Bo Naylor hits a three-run home run off Brock Stewart over the fence in right field to give the Guardians a 4-0 lead over Twins in the seventh inning.

Carlos Santana and Gabriel Arias also scored on Naylor's home run.

Naylor's homer traveled 398 feet and he had a 107.1 mph exit velocity.

Angel Martinez grounded out to end the inning.

A contingent of Cavaliers players, including Donovan Mitchell and Max Strus, were shown on the videoboard on the scoreboard after the seventh inning ended.

Apr 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) singles in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

José Ramírez singles and scores to give Guardians a 1-0 lead over Twins in seventh inning

José Ramírez led off the seventh inning with a single to right field, stole second, advanced to third with one out on an infield single by Carlos Santana and scored via a throwing error by Twins starter Pablo López .

Brock Stewart entered in relief of López and Santana proceeded to steal second base and take third on a wild pitch. Gabriel Arias worked a walk and then stole second base. Daniel Schneemann struck out.

Kyle Manzardo hit a flyball toward the left field corner that DaShawn Keirsey Jr. laid out for and made a diving catch to record the first out of the inning and initially keep Ramírez at second base before Santana's at bat.

Cade Smith enters to pitch in seventh inning in relief of Guardians starter Luis Ortiz, keeps the game scoreless

Guardians starter Luis Ortiz pitched 6⅓ innings and gave way to reliever Cade Smith, who struck out Ryan Jeffers and Kody Clemens to end the seventh inning and keep the game scoreless.

Ortiz got Trevor Larnach to flyout to begin the inning and then Ty France singled. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt made the call to the bullpen and Smith delivered another good performance.

Ortiz limited the Twins to three hits, walked two and had five strikeouts. He threw 90 pitches (56 strikes).

Guardians relief pitcher Cade Smith delivers a pitch in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins, April 30, 2025, in Cleveland.

Guardians and Twins scoreless through six innings as Pablo López works around a double

Guardians center fielder Angel Martinez hit a double to right field with one out and advanced to third on a groundout. He did not score as Twins starter Pablo López struck out Nolan Jones swinging to end the inning.

Guardians catcher Bo Naylor hit into a flyout to start the inning.

Guardians starter Luis Ortiz works around single to retire Twins in sixth inning

Twins center fielder Byron Buxton singled with two outs, stole second base and advanced to third via a throwing error. He did not score as Guardians starter Luis Ortiz struck out Carlos Correa to end the inning.

Twins left fielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. grounded out to start the inning and Ortiz struck out Mickey Gasper looking before Buxton's hit.

Guardians starting pitcher Luis Ortiz delivers a first-inning pitch against the Minnesota Twins, April 30, 2025, in Cleveland.

Twins starter Pablo López retires Guardians in order in fifth inning

Twins starter Pablo López retired the Guardians in order in the fifth inning with two strikeouts and a groundout. Gabriel Arias and Daniel Schneemann both struck out swinging. López has retired 13 Guards in a row and allowed only one hit so far.

Guardians starter Luis Ortiz retires Twins in order in fifth inning

Guardians starter Luis Ortiz retired the Twins in order in the fifth inning with three groundouts. Daniel Schneemann fielded two of the grounders and Carlos Santana fielded the other one. The Twins have one hit so far.

Twins starter Pablo López retires Guardians in order in fourth inning

Twins starter Pablo López retired the Guardians in order in the fourth inning with two strikeouts and a groundout. José Ramírez and Kyle Manzardo both struck out swinging. López has retired 10 Guards in a row and allowed only one hit so far.

Apr 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (49) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Guardians starter Luis Ortiz works around walk to retire Twins in fourth inning

Twins right fielder Trevor Larnach walked with two outs in the fourth inning, but was stranded when Ty France hit into a flyout to end the inning.

Guardians starter Luis Ortiz got Byron Buxton to pop out and Carlos Correa to groundout to begin the inning. The Twins have one hit so far.

Twins starter Pablo López retires Guardians in order in third inning

Twins starter Pablo López retired the Guardians in order in the third inning with two groundout and a strikeout of Angel Martinez. López has retired seven Guards in a row and allowed only one hit so far.

Guardians starter Luis Ortiz works around walk to retire Twins in third inning

Twins third baseman Brooks Lee walked with one out in the third inning, but was erased when DaShawn Keirsey Jr. hit into a 4-6 fielder's choice (second baseman Daniel Schneemann to shortstop Gabriel Arias).

Guardians starter Luis Ortiz got Mickey Gasper to flyout to left fielder Steven Kwan. Kody Clemens popped out to Arias to begin the third inning.

Twins starter Pablo López retires Guardians in order in second inning

Twins starter Pablo López retired the Guardians in order in the second inning with a flyout, a groundout and a flyout.

Guardians starter Luis Ortiz works around single to retire Twins in second inning

Twins right fielder Trevor Larnach singled to lead off the second inning, but was erased when Ty France hit into a 4-3 double-play (second baseman Daniel Schneemann to first baseman Carlos Santana).

Guardians starter Luis Ortiz then struck out Ryan Jeffers swinging to end the inning.

Twins starter Pablo López works around double to retire Guardians in first inning

Twins starter Pablo López worked around a double by José Ramírez to retire the Guardians in the first inning. Steven Kwan, Nolan Jones and Kyle Manzardo each grounded out, 4-3 (second baseman Kody Clemens to first baseman Ty France).

Guardians starter Luis Ortiz retires Twins in order in first inning

Guardians starter Luis Ortiz retired the Twins in order in the first inning with a groundout and two strikeouts. Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa each struck out swinging.

Guardians vs Twins pitching probables today

Luis Ortiz is scheduled to start on the mound for the Guardians and Pablo López is set to get the ball for the Twins.

Minnesota Twins batting lineup against the Guardians

Mickey Gasper, DH
Byron Buxton, CF
Carlos Correa, SS
Trevor Larnach, RF
Ty France, 1B
Ryan Jeffers, C
Kody Clemens, 2B
Brooks Lee, 3B
DaShawn Keirsey Jr., LF

Cleveland Guardians batting lineup against the Twins

Steven Kwan, LF
Nolan Jones, RF
José Ramírez, 3B
Kyle Manzardo, DH
Carlos Santana, 1B
Gabriel Arias, SS
Daniel Schneemann, 2B
Bo Naylor, C
Angel Martinez, CF

Apr 29, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Guardians trade for pitcher Matt Festa from Texas Rangers

The Guardians announced the acquisition of RHP Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations on Wednesday April 30. Festa has been assigned to the Class-AAA Columbus Clippers and it not on the Guardians 40-man roster.

Festa, 32, has appeared in 108 Major League games across a five seasons with the Seattle Mariners , Texas Rangers and New York Mets . He was re-signed by Texas in February after spending the 2024-25 off-season with the Chicago Cubs after splitting the 2024 season with the Mets and Rangers.

Festa, a Staten Island, New York native, has thrown 14⅔ scoreless innings in nine relief outings at AAA Round Rock to start the 2025 season.

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Slade Cecconi (43) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 23, 2024.

Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi injury update

RHP Slade Cecconi is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment in Class-AAA Columbus tonight. Cecconi is set to be the starting pitcher as he works back after dealing with a left oblique strain.

Cecconi is seven weeks removed from a low-grade left oblique strain. The Guardians said in a statement Wednesday that "he is currently throwing Live-BP's and will begin a rehab assignment in the coming days."

The Guardians acquired Cecconi during the winter from Arizona in a trade that sent slugging first baseman Josh Naylor to the Diamondbacks .

Josh Naylor, a MLB all-star in 2024, entered Wednesday batting .318 with 34 hits, four home runs and 19 RBIs, 15 runs and four stolen bases.

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Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber delivers a pitch against the Athletics on March 28, 2024, in Oakland, California.

Guardians pitcher Shane Bieber injury update

The Guardians announced Wednesday that pitcher Shane Bieber "has continued to progress through his return to a throwing program at the Arizona Academy, as he recovers from a right ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction in April 2024. Shane has progressed through his bullpen progression and will begin pitching in live batting practice sessions in early May."

Cleveland Guardians' David Fry (6) celebrates after scoring against the Detroit Tigers on July 22, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio. — Cleveland Guardians' David Fry celebrates in the dugout with teammates after scoring against the Detroit Tigers on July 22, 2024, in Cleveland.

Guardians utility player David Fry injury update

The Guardians announced Wednesday that utility man David Fry "is six months post right elbow UCL revision reconstruction performed by Dr. Keith Meister. He has progressed back into hitting activity with no setbacks. We anticipate David will begin a game progression in early May."

Sep 21, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Trevor Stephan (37) reacts in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Guardians pitcher Trevor Stephan injury update

The Guardians announced Wednesday that pitcher Trevor Stephan "has progressed in his return to a throw program at the Arizona Academy, as he recuperates from his right ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction and bone spur removal which was performed in March 2024. Trevor has progressed through his bullpen progression and is expected to begin live batting practice sessions in early May."

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Jul 3, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Sam Hentges (31) delivers a pitch in the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Guardians pitcher Sam Hentges injury update

The Guardians announced Wednesday that pitcher Sam Hentges "is currently 7.5 months post right shoulder anterior capsule repair performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. He is progressing through his post-operative rehab and throwing programs as scheduled. The timeframe for full recovery from an anterior capsule repair is typically 12-to-14 months.

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Andrew Walters (63) throws a pitch against the Houston Astros on Sept. 28, 2024, in Cleveland.

Guardians pitcher Andrew Walters injury update

The Guardians announced Wednesday that pitcher Andrew Walters "experienced a gradual onset of right forearm/elbow inflammation in mid-April. He was evaluated by team physicians in Columbus, Ohio and it was recommended that he take a short time off from throwing. He is currently working through a return to throw program and progressing well. Andrew is tentatively scheduled to return to game activity over the next 10-14 days."

Akron RubberDucks centerfielder Chase DeLauter (22) connects with a pitch during the first inning of an opening-day baseball game at Canal Park, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.

Guardians prospect Chase DeLauter injury update

The Guardians announced Wednesday that outfield prospect Chase DeLauter "is seven weeks post bilateral core muscle repair performed by Dr. William Meyers. He is responding well to his current rehab program and has returned to full baseball activity without setbacks. Chase will continue with his current rehab program and will begin game activity within the next several weeks."

Akron RubberDucks outfielder George Valera (13) shakes hands with his teammates during a ring ceremony before a minor league game at Canal Park on April 12, 2022, in Akron, Ohio.

Injury updates on other Guardians players

The Guardians also announced Wednesday injury updates on the following players:

Pitcher Franco Aleman: "Franco is two months removed from undergoing an inguinal hernia repair. He is currently throwing in games in Arizona before progressing to his next step of pitching at an affiliate."

Pitcher Nic Enright: "Nic is three months removed from a low-grade strain of his right latissimus dorsi muscle. He has rejoined the Columbus roster and has been activated off the IL."

Akron RubberDucks pitcher Daniel Espino delivers a pitch at Canal Park on April 29, 2022.

Pitcher Daniel Espino : "Daniel is currently 13.5 months post right shoulder anterior capsule revision repair performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. He continues to progress through his rehab and throwing progression in alignment with his surgeon's originally projected timeline. Daniel is currently in the bullpen phase of his throwing program and responding well. Once he completes bullpens, his next phase would be transitioning to Live BPs."

Pitcher John Means : "John is 11 months post left elbow UCL revision reconstruction performed by Dr. Keith Meister. He has progressed well in his return to throwing program and is throwing out to 120 feet. John is currently projected to initiate throwing bullpens in mid-May."

Pitcher Erik Sabrowski : "Erik is seven weeks post left elbow joint injection and progressing through his throwing progression. He is currently in his bullpen progression but did experience increased soreness earlier this week leading to a short break from mound activity. Erik has returned to throwing and is expected to resume mound activity in the upcoming week."

Outfielder George Valera : "George is six months post-operative following is right knee patellar tendon repair and progressing well. George is responding well to his current baseball activity and has progressed his defensive work and running. We anticipate George will begin a game progression in mid-May."

Apr 29, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Kyle Manzardo (9) celebrates his game-winning solo home run in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field.

AL Central standings

Entering Wednesday:

Team	W	L	Pct	GB
Tigers	18	12	.600	-
Guardians	16	13	.552	1.5
Royals	15	15	.500	3.0
Twins	13	17	.433	5.0
White Sox	7	22	.241	10.5

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

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Guardians game score last night, recap, highlights of win vs Twins

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