Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter, foreground watches Cleveland Guardians' Kyle Manzardo round the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

CLEVELAND (AP) — Alejandro Osuna hit a three-run homer in the first, rookie Jack Leiter matched a career high with 10 strikeouts and the Texas Rangers beat Cleveland 7-3 on Friday night.

The Guardians (86-74) remained tied with Detroit for the AL Central lead after the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Tigers.

The Guardians still have a magic number of two — wins and/or Houston losses — to clinch a postseason spot. The Astros faced the Los Angeles Angels later Friday. Cleveland also has a magic number of two — wins and/or Det

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