CLEVELAND (Interstat) — The Cleveland Guardians look to build on a series win against the Minnesota Twins when the teams meet in the finale of a four-game set Thursday evening at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT under cloudy skies with a temperature of 68 degrees. The Guardians (54-48) hold a 2-1 lead in the series after a 5-2 win Tuesday. Cleveland has won three of the four meetings in July between the American League Central rivals, with all games played in Ohio. The Twins (49-53) enter the game 4 1/2 games behind the Guardians in the division standings. Minnesota is expected to start right-hander Gavin Williams (10-5, 3.47 ERA) in a matchup that carries uncertainty regarding the Twins’ rotation. Taj Bradley (9-4) is also listed as a potential starter but Williams, who has won his past two decisions, appears to be the likely choice. The 25-year-old has struck out 128 batters in 116 1/3 innings this season. Cleveland counters with left-hander Parker Messick (8-3, 2.91 ERA), who earned the win Tuesday against Minnesota. Messick allowed one earned run on four hits over 5 2/3 innings, striking out six. In his past four starts, the 25-year-old is 2-2 with a 2.70 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 23 1/3 innings. Players to watch Twins right-hander Jack Anderson, a relief pitcher, tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings Tuesday, allowing no hits and striking out one. Anderson has not allowed an earned run in his past five appearances covering 7 2/3 innings, with opponents batting .125 against him in that stretch. Guardians lefty reliever Cade Smith has been effective in the series, retiring all three batters he faced Tuesday with two strikeouts. Smith owns a 2.41 ERA in 38 appearances and has held left-handed hitters to a .191 average. Series notes The teams are meeting for the 10th time this season. Minnesota holds a 5-4 edge in the season series, but Cleveland has won three of the past four matchups. The Twins scored a 7-4 victory Wednesday to avoid a sweep in the three-game set that began Monday. The Guardians have outscored Minnesota 29-14 in the four games played at Progressive Field this month. Betting line Cleveland is a minus-1.5 run-line favorite. The over/under is 7.5 runs. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 6-4 Guardians victory. Upcoming After the series, the Twins return home to open a three-game set against the Athletics beginning Friday. The Guardians travel to Tampa Bay for a three-game series starting Friday against the Rays.