On September 12, 2026, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Minnesota Twins 9-2 in Minneapolis. Steven Kwan led off the game with a home run and finished just a triple shy of the cycle. Tanner Bibee pitched 6 2/3 innings, striking out seven batters and allowing only two runs, contributing to the Guardians' strong playoff position.
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