The Cleveland Guardians are headed to the postseason for the second straight year after a dramatic 3-2 walk-off win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday. C.J. Kayfus struck the decisive blow with a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch in the bottom of the ninth, sending Cleveland to October in a way that perfectly embodied their improbable 2025 season.

The Guardians' 87th win of the season secured their spot in the American League playoffs, giving the franchise its 15th postseason appearance in the last three decades. The victory also officially eliminated the Houston Astros from contention, ending their streak of playoff appearances dating back to 2016.

Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers also clinched their postseason berth earlier Saturday by defeating the Boston Red Sox. The Guardians and Tigers

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