The Cleveland Guardians travel to Target Field to face the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, September 13, 2026, with first pitch set for 2:10 PM ET. Tanner Bibee gets the ball for Cleveland in what shapes up as a meaningful late-season divisional matchup. Minnesota has yet to name a starter. With September baseball in full swing and every game carrying weight in the AL Central standings, this one is worth your full attention. Catch it on Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive or listen on WTAM 1100 or WMMS 100.7.

Pitching Matchup: Bibee Goes for Cleveland, Twins Starter TBD

Tanner Bibee draws the assignment for the Guardians on Sunday. The right-hander has been a cornerstone of Cleveland's rotation and a trusted arm when the team needs a quality outing. Minnesota has not announced a starter as of this writing, which adds a layer of uncertainty for the Guardians' lineup to navigate. Facing an unknown arm late in the season can cut both ways — Cleveland's hitters won't have deep scouting film, but neither will the Twins' starter have studied this particular Guardians lineup configuration.

Cleveland Guardians Lineup at Target Field

• 1. Steven Kwan, CF
• 2. Chase DeLauter, RF
• 3. Travis Bazzana, 2B
• 4. Jo Adell, DH
• 5. Nathaniel Lowe, 1B
• 6. Angel Martínez, LF
• 7. Angel Genao, 3B
• 8. Patrick Bailey, C
• 9. Brayan Rocchio, SS

Minnesota Twins Lineup

• 1. Luke Keaschall, RF
• 2. Brooks Lee, 3B
• 3. Kody Clemens, 2B
• 4. Ryan Jeffers, C
• 5. Trevor Larnach, DH
• 6. Royce Lewis, 1B
• 7. Emmanuel Rodriguez, LF
• 8. Walker Jenkins, CF
• 9. Ryan Kreidler, SS

Keys to Watch on Sunday

Bibee Keeping the Twins Off Balance

Minnesota's lineup is built around patient, disciplined hitters. Royce Lewis at first base and Ryan Jeffers behind the plate give the Twins legitimate run-producing threats in the middle of their order. Bibee will need to work efficiently and avoid deep counts that let Minnesota hitters sit on pitches. His ability to command multiple offerings early in the game will set the tone.

Cleveland's Top of the Order Setting the Table

Steven Kwan leading off gives the Guardians their most reliable on-base presence. Chase DeLauter hitting second and Travis Bazzana batting third means Cleveland can put runs on the board in a hurry if those three connect early. Getting something going against whoever Minnesota ultimately sends to the mound — particularly in the first two innings before a bullpen takes over — is critical.

Jo Adell in the Middle of the Order

Adell slotting in as the cleanup hitter is a significant statement about where Cleveland's offensive construction stands right now. If Kwan, DeLauter, and Bazzana do their jobs, Adell has the raw power to make Minnesota pay in a hurry. A big afternoon from the DH spot could be the difference-maker.

Prediction

Bibee pitching with purpose against a lineup he has divisional familiarity with is a good spot for Cleveland. The unknown Twins starter creates some early-game volatility, but if the Guardians can jump on them in the first few innings and hand Bibee a lead to work with, Cleveland takes this one. Guardians win, 4-2.