Guardians win 4th straight as Royce Lewis is sent to AAA
The Cleveland Guardians secured their fourth consecutive win by defeating the Detroit Tigers for the second night in a row. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins have sent top prospect Royce Lewis to AAA. The Guardians are also managing several player changes, including the return of Byron Buxton from injury.
- ▪The Guardians clinched a split in their four-game series against the Tigers.
- ▪Royce Lewis, a top prospect for the Twins, has been optioned to AAA.
- ▪Byron Buxton returned to the Twins lineup after recovering from a hip injury.
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