Mon May 19 22:50:00 UTC 2025: **Here’s a summary:**

The Minnesota Twins’ impressive 13-game winning streak came to an end, but they’re heading home for a six-game stand against divisional rivals Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals. The Guardians are close behind the Twins in the AL Central standings, and the Twins will look to improve their poor record against them from last season. Despite the winning streak ending, the Twins have been strong at home lately. Pitching matchups are set for the Cleveland series, with Ober, Paddack, and Ryan taking the mound for the Twins. Several players on both teams are dealing with injuries.

**Here’s the summary rewritten as a news article:**

**Twins Return Home After Streak Ends, Face Guardians and Royals**

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Twins’ remarkable 13-game winning streak was snapped on Sunday in a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, but the team returns to Target Field for a crucial six-game homestand against AL Central rivals Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals.

The Twins (26-21) will first face the Guardians (25-21) in a three-game series, beginning Monday night. The Guardians are breathing down the Twins’ necks in the standings, sitting just a half-game back of second place in the American League Central. Cleveland comes to Minneapolis struggling, having lost four straight and six of their last eight. The pitching matchups for the series are:

* **Monday:** Logan Allen (CLE) vs. Bailey Ober (MIN)
* **Tuesday:** Gavin Williams (CLE) vs. Chris Paddack (MIN)
* **Wednesday:** Tanner Bibee (CLE) vs. Joe Ryan (MIN)

The Twins are looking to reverse their fortunes against Cleveland after struggling mightily against them last season, going 3-10. However, the Twins have been dominant at home, boasting a nine-game winning streak at Target Field. Chris Paddack has turned his season around lately, showing a much better game than he did early on. Joe Ryan has also been on a hot streak.

The Twins are battling some injuries, with key players like Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton still on the injured list. Willi Castro is day-to-day with a knee contusion.

Following the series with Cleveland, the Twins will host the Kansas City Royals. The Twins trail the Detroit Tigers by five games for the top spot in the AL Central.

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