The Cleveland Guardians look to extend their winning streak and continue their late surge toward a postseason berth when they visit the American League Central-leading Detroit Tigers on Wednesday for the middle contest of their three-game series. Cleveland (79-71) edged Detroit (85-66) in extra innings Tuesday for its season high-tying fifth consecutive victory and 10th in 11 games.

With the triumph, the Guardians pulled within 5.5 games of the division-leading Tigers with a game in hand. Cleveland, which has 12 regular-season contests remaining, also drew closer in the wild card standings as it is just 2.5 games behind the Boston Red Sox (82-69) for the third and final spot.

Gavin Williams (10-5, 3.16 ERA) takes the mound for the Guardians in search of his sixth win in seven deci

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