Willi Castro hits a 2-run homer, Twins down Guardians 4-1 to stay locked into AL wild-card spot

Minnesota Twins' Trevor Larnach, left, congratulates Willi Castro, on his home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in Cleveland.

Minnesota Twins' Trevor Larnach, left, congratulates Willi Castro, on his home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)


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CLEVELAND — Willi Castro hit a two-run homer, Matt Wallner had two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins bounced back from a crushing loss in the series opener to beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 and stay locked into the final AL wild card. Castro connected in the eighth inning, and both of Wallner's RBI singles came off Gavin Williams, who has just one win in his last seven starts. The Twins entered with a 1 1/2-game lead over Detroit for the last playoff berth. Lane Thomas homered for the AL Central-leading Guardians, who are closing in on the postseason. They can still clinch on Wednesday.

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