Marathon day at Progressive Field: Twins, Guardians play two

CLEVELAND — The Twins gained a little breathing room in the American League Central on Monday night by beating the Guardians 11-1 to take a three-game lead in the division.

But Cleveland can make up ground quickly as the teams play a doubleheader today at Progressive Field. First pitch for Game 1 is at 12:10 p.m. (BSN).

Devin Smeltzer (4-1, 3.05 ERA) will pitch the opener for the Twins. Righthander Zach Plesac (2-5, 4.17) starts for the Guardians.

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TWINS LINEUP

Luis Arraez, 2B

Carlos Correa, SS

Kyle Garlick, DH

Alex Kirilloff, 1B

Gary Sanchez, C

Nick Gordon, LF

Jose Miranda, 3B

GUARDIANS LINEUP

Steve Kwan, LF

Amed Rosario, SS

Jose Ramirez, 3B

Franmil Reyes, DH

Andres Gimenez, 2B

Owen Milller, 1B

Sandy Leon, C