Bo Naylor hit a pair of solo home runs as the red-hot Cleveland Guardians pulled away for a 6-0 win over the Minnesota Twins in the first game of a day-night doubleheader Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.

George Valera hit his first career homer for Cleveland (83-71), which won its ninth in a row as it continues its playoff push. The Guardians, who have won 14 of their past 15 games, are 1 1/2 games behind the American League Central-leading Detroit Tigers, who lost to the Atlanta Braves earlier Saturday.

Guardians All-Star Jose Ramirez secured his third 30-30 season, clubbing his 30th homer to go along with 40 stolen bases in 150 games. He also has two consecutive 30-40 campaigns.

Cleveland right-hander Slade Cecconi (7-6) struck out eight batters in seven scoreless innings. He allowe

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