The Cleveland Baseball Club only managed one hit in a 3-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
On one hand it was an unimpressive effort offensively for the Cleveland Baseball Club. On the other it was a spectacular start for Twins pitcher Joe Ryan. Ryan was perfect through 6.1 innings until Amed Rosario singled to left for Cleveland’s first and only hit of the game. Rosario’s single was the only baserunner Cleveland had for the entire game. Cleveland did not fair any better against Minnesota relievers Caleb Thielbar and Tyler Duffey, striking out three times in six at-bats.
This was the second straight game which the Twins came away with a 3-0 win at Progressive Field, the final score for Wednesday being an exact duplicate of Tuesday.
Triston McKenzie started for Cleveland and was impressive, even though he came away with a loss. McKenzie allowed just one run on three hits while striking out seven and walking one. This was the exact type of start that any team would want out of their starter. The unfortunate aspect of the game was that their offense was non-existent with Ryan on the mount for Minnesota.
The final game of their series at home against the Twins takes place Thursday at 6:10 P.M. with Cleveland looking to avoid being victims of a four game sweep.
