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Guardians Stumble, but Remain in Control of AL Central Race
28 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Guardians drop series opener to Rangers, but Red Sox help keeps them atop AL Central
- Guardians' magic number to clinch division down to 2 with 2 games left
- Guardians can clinch division with 2 wins or 2 Tigers losses this weekend
The Cleveland Guardians' quest to defend their AL Central title hit a minor speed bump on Friday, as they dropped the series opener against the Texas Rangers by a score of 7-3. However, the Guardians remain firmly in control of their own destiny, with their magic number to clinch the division down to just 2 with two games remaining.
The loss came just a day after the Boston Red Sox handed the Guardians a gift by rallying to defeat the Detroit Tigers, keeping Cleveland and Detroit knotted atop the division. Now, the Guardians can secure their second straight AL Central crown with either 2 wins of their own or 2 losses by the Tigers this weekend.
