The Guardians continued to work their September magic , defeating the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Sept. 24 to move closer clinching the American League Central Division title.
Cleveland is a game ahead of Detroit in the division standings. The Guardians have another game against the Tigers on Sept. 25 and a three-game series at home against the Texas Rangers from Sept. 26-28 to end the regular season.
The Guardians have won 17 of their past 19 games, including their last five against the AL Central rival Tigers. Guardians are 86-72. Tigers are 85-73. Watch Cleveland Guardians baseball on Fubo TV
Guardians magic numbers
The Guardians magic number to clinch the AL Central is three. Their magic number to clinch a playoff spot as at least a wild card team also is three, though, it could d