A Detroit Tigers division title seemed inevitable most of the season. With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Cleveland Guardians have changed that narrative, ramping up the importance of their three-game series in Detroit this week.

Cleveland (78-71) has won nine of its last 10 games to pull within 6 1/2 games of Detroit (85-65) in the American League Central Division.

The Guardians will also host the Tigers for another three games next week. If Cleveland can win at least five of those six matchups, it has a real shot at catching Detroit in the standings. Even if the Tigers hold on, the Guardians can greatly improve their chances of nabbing a wild-card spot.

Converted reliever Joey Cantillo (5-3, 3.36 ERA) will start the series opener Tuesday night for Cleveland following a

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