Twins-Guardians MLB 2023 live stream (8/30), watch online
The Minnesota Twins host the Cleveland Guardians in MLB 2023 action Wednesday, August 30, at Target Field in Minneapolis. The game will be live streamed on ESPN+.
The Twins are 69-64 this season, while the Guardians are 63-70. Minnesota will send Sonny Gray to the mound vs. fellow right-hander Tanner Bibee for Cleveland.
The Twins-Guardians game starts at 12:10 p.m. Central (1:10 p.m. Eastern) and will be live streamed on ESPN+, which is available for $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year. MLB Network will broadcast the game nationally, with regional coverage on Bally Sports Great Lakes and Bally Sports North.
Preview
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Twins -161, Guardians +138; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: Both the Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Guardians are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday.
Minnesota has a 40-28 record in home games and a 69-64 record overall. The Twins have a 28-11 record in games when they did not allow a home run.
Cleveland is 30-37 on the road and 63-70 overall. The Guardians have a 31-52 record in games when they have given up a home run.
Wednesday’s game is the 10th time these teams meet this season. The Guardians are up 5-4 in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Max Kepler leads Minnesota with 21 home runs while slugging .493. Michael A. Taylor is 12-for-34 with five home runs and nine RBI over the past 10 games.
Jose Ramirez leads the Guardians with a .276 batting average, and has 31 doubles, four triples, 21 home runs, 58 walks and 71 RBI. Ramon Laureano is 11-for-33 with two home runs and seven RBI over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Twins: 5-5, .255 batting average, 4.54 ERA, outscored opponents by five runs
Guardians: 4-6, .237 batting average, 5.20 ERA, outscored by 11 runs
INJURIES: Twins: Oliver Ortega: 60-Day IL (back), Matt Canterino: 60-Day IL (undisclosed), Willi Castro: 10-Day IL (oblique), Byron Buxton: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Brock Stewart: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jose De Leon: 60-Day IL (elbow), Alex Kirilloff: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Jose Miranda: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Jorge Alcala: 60-Day IL (forearm), Nick Gordon: 60-Day IL (shin), Tyler Mahle: 60-Day IL (arm), Chris Paddack: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Guardians: Gavin Williams: day-to-day (knee), Michael Kelly: 15-Day IL (back), David Fry: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Josh Naylor: 10-Day IL (side), Shane Bieber: 60-Day IL (elbow), Triston McKenzie: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cal Quantrill: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
The Associated Press contributed to this report.