Kody Clemens hits a walk-off double to lift the Twins past the Guardians
Clemens has eight extra-base hits and 10 RBIs in just 41 plate appearances since the Twins acquired him from the Phillies on April 26.
MINNEAPOLIS — Former Phillie Kody Clemens doubled home the game-winning run with two out in the ninth inning Wednesday as the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians, 6-5, in the resumption of a suspended game.
The Twins acquired Clemens from the Phillies in exchange for cash considerations on April 26. He spend parts of the previous two seasons with the Phillies. Clemens has eight extra-base hits and 10 RBIs in just 41 plate appearances since the Twins picked him up.
Clemens lashed a pitch from Cade Smith (1-2) into left-center, just beyond the reach of a diving Angel Martínez, to score pinch runner Ryan Fitzgerald from second base. Clemens also tripled and drove in two runs and Harrison Bader also drove in a pair for the Twins, who have won 14 of their last 15.
The teams played three innings on Monday before a second rain delay led to the umpires suspending play for the night. Heavy rain fell on the Twin Cities all day Tuesday, forcing an additional postponement. They’ll play again later Wednesday.
Jhoan Duran (2-0) picked up the victory despite blowing his first save of the season.