Elevate your local knowledge

Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!

Select Region

Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first.

Byron Buxton’s RBI double in 11th inning gives Twins a 2-1 victory over Guardians

Byron Buxton's RBI double in 11th inning gives Twins a 2-1 victory over Guardians | iNFOnews.ca
Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

CLEVELAND (AP) — Byron Buxton doubled off the wall in left-center with one out in the 11th inning, scoring automatic runner Matt Wallner, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Saturday night.

Buxton also drove in Minnesota’s first run and had its only other hit, belting his 22nd career leadoff homer on the third pitch of the game from Tanner Bibee. The Twins and Guardians each finished with two hits.

Cleveland loaded the bases with one out in the ninth and 10th, but Eric Orze (1-1) worked his way out of both jams in his 1 2/3 innings. Luis García pitched the 11th for his first save.

Rule 5 Draft selection Peyton Pallette (1-2) allowed one unearned run in two innings as AL Central Division leader Cleveland had its three-game winning streak snapped.

Buxton has 13 homers — all in his last 23 games — and is two behind MLB leaders Aaron Judge of the Yankees and Munetaka Murakami of the White Sox. Minnesota is 20-40 against the Guardians since the start of the 2022 season.

The Guardians tied it at 1-all in the fourth when José Ramírez singled off Joe Ryan, stole second base and scored on Kyle Manzardo’s hit up the middle. Ryan worked six innings, giving up two hits.

Bibee, who has five losses and four no-decisions this season, struck out a season-high nine over six innings.

In the sixth, Bibee collided with catcher Austin Hedges when both were attempting to grab a popup by Brooks Lee. Hedges dropped the ball, Bibee was charged with the error and Lee ran to second base, but was stranded there.

The first pitch was delayed by 2 hours and 6 minutes because of heavy thunderstorms.

Up next

Guardians RHP Gavin Williams (5-2, 3.28 ERA) pitches the three-game series finale against Twins RHP Andrew Morris (1-1, 4.96).

___

AP MLB: https://apnews.com/mlb

Byron Buxton's RBI double in 11th inning gives Twins a 2-1 victory over Guardians | iNFOnews.ca
Cleveland Guardians’ Jose Ramirez watches his single off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan as Victor Caratini looks on during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Byron Buxton's RBI double in 11th inning gives Twins a 2-1 victory over Guardians | iNFOnews.ca
Minnesota Twins’ Josh Bell (56) walks back to the dugout after striking out against Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee as umpire Paul Clemons, left, makes the call during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long) CORRECTION
Byron Buxton's RBI double in 11th inning gives Twins a 2-1 victory over Guardians | iNFOnews.ca
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee winds up to deliver against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

Brian Dulik

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles