AL Central foes clash when the Guardians host the Twins on Friday night as a part of Apple's "Friday Night Baseball" showcase.
Seven weeks into the 2024 MLB season, the AL Central has been arguably the sport's biggest surprise. Thought to be the weakest division, it has morphed into one of the strongest, largely due to stellar play from Cleveland and Minnesota.
The Guardians (27-17) have won three of their last four, with strong pitching responsible for their early season success. Their staff has a 3.39 ERA, good for the ninth-best in MLB through play on Wednesday.
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Cleveland is due to send 26-year-old hurler Tristan McKenzie to the mound on Friday. The right-hander is still searching for his groove after throwing just 16 innings last season due to injury.
The Twins (24-19) have relied on a powerful offense that has succeeded even amid injuries to Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa, and Byron Buxton. Catcher Ryan Jeffers leads the team with 10 HR, 31 RBI and a .283 average, through play on Wednesday.
Minnesota will counter McKenzie with the 23-year-old Simeon Woods Richardson. The right-hander has a 3.24 ERA on the season, though allowed five runs in 4.1 innings his last time out against the Blue Jays.
Here is everything that you need to know about Guardians vs. Twins on Friday night.
What channel is Guardians vs. Twins on tonight?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Friday night's contest between the Guardians and Twins will not air on local or national TV. Instead, viewers can stream the game on Apple TV+, which is the exclusive home of "Friday Night Baseball" throughout the 2024 MLB season.
What time is Guardians vs. Twins tonight?
- Date: Friday, May 17
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
Guardians vs. Twins will begin at around 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday, May 17. The game will be played at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Guardians vs. Twins live stream
- Live stream: Apple TV+
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Apple TV+ is easily installed on devices such as Amazon Fire TV sticks, smart TVs, Chromecast, and Roku.
How much does Apple TV+ cost?
Apple TV+ starts at $9.99 a month in the U.S., with a yearly subscription also available for purchase of $99.99.
Guardians vs. Twins radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to Guardians vs. Twins live on SiriusXM. The Cleveland broadcast will be available on channel 180.
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Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2024
Apple TV+ has released its 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule through the end of June. It is outlined in the table below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| May 17 | Rays at Blue Jays | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 17 | Twins at Guardians | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 24 | Brewers at Red Sox | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 24 | Orioles at White Sox | 7:30 p.m. |
| May 31 | Tigers at Red Sox | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 31 | Angels at Mariners | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 7 | Twins at Pirates | 6:30 p.m. |
| June 7 | Dodgers at Yankees | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 14 | Rangers at Mariners | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 14 | Angels at Giants | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 21 | Diamondbacks at Phillies | 6:30 p.m. |
| June 21 | Braves at Yankees | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 28 | Astros at Mets | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 28 | Padres at Red Sox | 7:00 p.m. |