Guardians beat Tigers to take 1-game lead in AL Central
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Despite a tough loss for the Guardians on Thursday, fans are still confident the team will secure a spot in the playoffs.
The Guardians have to keep the champagne and bottled beer on ice for at least one more night. The Tigers finally awakened from a stupor that has lasted most of September to beat the Guardians,
Steven Kwan wasn't looking at the American League Central standings in early July when the Cleveland Guardians were eight games under .500, in fourth place and 15 1/2 games behind the Detroit Tigers.
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MLB magic numbers: Cal Raleigh hits 60, Mariners win AL West; Yankees, Guardians surge (9/25/25)
Here are MLB magic numbers, remaining schedules and tiebreakers for contenders through Wednesday, Sept. 24, along with playoff matchups if Wild Card Series began Thursday, Sept. 25.
The Blue Jays, Yankees, Mariners, Red Sox, Guardians, Brewers and Dodgers all have clinching scenarios on Thursday.
The organization announced that 2025 postseason tickets will go on sale Friday, September 26 at 10 a.m. ET exclusively through CLEGuardians.com/tickets. The Guardians could host a Wild Card Round, which would be a best-of-three series played entirely at Progressive Field.
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians are on a roll and have a chance — if things break their way — to claim a spot in the playoffs Thursday night.
The Guardians overtook the Tigers in the playoff race thanks to a wild, "Guards Ball" inning during Tuesday's win.