Guardians beat Twins 7-6 in 15 innings, sweep doubleheader

Published September 17, 2022 2:40 pm

By BRIAN DULIK
Associated Press

CLEVELAND (AP) — Austin Hedges scored on an error by shortstop Jermaine Palacios in the 15th inning and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins for the eighth straight time, 7-6 to sweep a day-night doubleheader. Amed Rosario, who went 8 for 13 with six RBIs in the twinbill, hit a sharp grounder that Palacios mishandled with two outs. The ball skidded into the outfield, allowing Hedges to score from third and end the 5-hour, 24-minute marathon. Cleveland, which has won nine of its last 10, opened a 4 1/2-game lead over the Chicago White Sox and is seven games ahead of the third-place Twins. The Guardians won the opener 5-1.

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