After two collapses, Twins try to salvage getaway day game against Guardians

The Twins will try to salvage the finale of a three-game series with the Guardians today (12:10 p.m., BSN) at Target Field.

Cleveland has won the first two games of the series in late-inning fashion to overtake the Twins for first place in the American League Central Division.

The Guardians won 11-10 on Wednesday night.

Byron Buxton (knee) will miss his second consecutive game for the Twins as Nick Gordon plays center field.

Lefthander Devin Smeltzer (3-1, 3.52 ERA) will take the mound for the Twins against Cleveland righthander Zach Plesac (2-4, 4.41).

GUARDIANS LINEUP

Owen Miller, 1B

Jose Ramirez, DH

Oscar Gonzalez, RF

Franmil Reyes, LF

Andres Gimenez, 2B

Ernie Clement, 3B

Myles Straw, CF

TWINS LINEUP

Luis Arraez, 2B

Carlos Correa, SS

Max Kepler RF

Alex Kirilloff, DH

Gio Urshela, 3B

Trevor Larnach, LF

Jose Miranda, 1B