{
  "id": 7197096,
  "title": "Kwan, Bazzana help Guardians beat Twins 9-2, pull within 1/2 game of AL Central-leading White Sox",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/kwan-bazzana-help-guardians-beat-twins-9-2-pull-within-1-2-game-of-al-7197096",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T23:23:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kwan-bazzana-help-guardians-beat-232304103.html"
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  "account": "Steven Kwan's homer in the first inning set the tone for the Cleveland Guardians as they defeated the Minnesota Twins 9-2 on Sunday. Tanner Bibee contributed to the victory with seven strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings pitched. The Guardians' win brings them within a half-game of the American League Central-leading Chicago White Sox.\n\nThe Guardians now stand one game ahead of Toronto and hold a 5 1/2-game lead over Minnesota in the pursuit of the final AL wild-card spot. Cleveland is set to host the White Sox for a three-game series starting Monday.\n\nTravis Bazzana played a crucial role in the win for the Guardians, driving in three runs, including a two-run homer in the sixth inning. Bibee displayed strong pitching, allowing only two runs on four hits throughout the game. The 27-year-old right-hander had been struggling in his previous two September starts, giving up 10 runs over 8 1/3 innings.\n\nMeanwhile, Minnesota All-Star Joe Ryan continued his second-half struggles, making his second start since returning from the injured list. Ryan (6-10) allowed four runs on seven hits over four innings, dropping his ERA to 8.48 in his five starts since the All-Star Game. He had previously given up eight runs on six home runs allowed in a start against the Guardians on July 20.\n\nKwan's second pitch to Ryan found its mark in the right-field overhang, giving the Guardians first-baseman his third homer of the season. Jo Adell added a solo home run in the third inning, while Kody Clemens and Trevor Larnach contributed with doubles and a solo homer, respectively, for the Twins.",
  "summary": "Cleveland hosts the White Sox for a three-game series beginning Monday.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Guardians score vs. Twins. Cleveland pounds Minnesota, closes in on AL Central lead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/guardians-score-vs-twins-cleveland-pounds-minnesota-closes-in-on-al",
        "published": "2026-09-13T21:28:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Kwan, Bazzana help Guardians beat Twins 9-2, pull within 1/2 game of AL Central-leading White Sox",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/kwan-bazzana-help-guardians-beat-twins-9-2-pull-within-1-2-game-of-al",
        "published": "2026-09-13T21:29:34.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}