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Guardians Clinch on Walk-Off Hit-by-Pitch, Astros Eliminated as Final-Day Races Remain in AL Central, AL East and NL

Tiebreakers now shape the remaining division races plus the NL's last berth.

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Sep 26, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Bryan King (74) throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Cleveland beat Texas 3-2 on a ninth-inning walk-off when C. J. Kayfus was hit by a pitch, clinching a playoff spot and knocking out the Astros.
  • The Guardians hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over Detroit, so a Cleveland win or a Tigers loss on Sunday secures the AL Central for Cleveland.
  • Detroit also clinched a postseason berth with a 2-1 win over Boston to stay tied atop the division entering the finale.
  • The AL East will be decided Sunday, with Toronto holding the tiebreaker over New York and taking the crown if the Blue Jays win or if both teams lose.
  • The Reds and Mets are tied for the final NL wild card, and Cincinnati holds the tiebreaker to get in with a win or a Mets loss, with the winner set to face the Dodgers.