US EditionGuardians Clinch AL Playoff Berth with 3-2 Win over Rangers
The Guardians secured at least an American League wild card after overcoming a 10-game losing streak, becoming the fourth MLB team to do so in one season.
- The Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff berth with a 3-2 walk-off win via hit-by-pitch against the Texas Rangers on September 27 at Progressive Field.
- The Guardians overcame a 15 1/2 game deficit after a 10-game losing streak that left them 40-48 through July 6, making their postseason qualification one of MLB's most unlikely comebacks.
- In the game, Johnathan Rodríguez launched a two-run homer, Joey Cantillo recorded eight strikeouts while pitching 5 and 2/3 innings, and Adolis García leveled the score with a 433-foot home run for the Rangers before a walk-off hit-by-pitch decided the outcome.
- Guardians manager Stephen Vogt admitted they are closely monitoring the standings, explaining that it’s important to stay aware of their position daily as Cleveland remains tied with Detroit for the top spot in the AL Central at 87-74.
- The Guardians must win against the Rangers or rely on a Detroit loss in the final regular-season game on September 28 to secure their second consecutive AL Central title and enter the MLB postseason.
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C.J. Kayfus was hit by a pitch from Robert Garcia with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning, scoring Petey Halpin to clinch a playoff berth for the Cleveland Guardians with a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. Cleveland (87-74) is guaranteed at least an American League wild card and remains tied with Detroit atop the AL Central going into the final day of the regular season. The Guardians own the head-to-head tiebreak…
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