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Guardians Clinch Postseason With Walk-Off vs. Rangers, Keep AL Central in Play

Cleveland’s late surge leaves a Sunday chance at the division thanks to a head-to-head tiebreaker over Detroit.

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Sep 27, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; The Cleveland Guardians pose for a photo after they beat the Texas Rangers to secure a playoff berth at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Cleveland secured a playoff berth with a 3-2 win over Texas, marking the franchise’s 15th postseason appearance in the last 30 years.
  • Johnathan Rodríguez hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the first inning and C.J. Kayfus ended it with a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch in the ninth.
  • A pivotal eighth-inning defensive sequence—Austin Hedges’ throw to Brayan Rocchio and the return tag at the plate—snuffed out a Rangers threat and preserved the tie.
  • The Tigers’ 2-1 win in Boston kept Detroit one game ahead entering Sunday, but Cleveland can still win the AL Central with a win and a Detroit loss because it holds the tiebreaker.
  • The team delayed naming Sunday’s starting pitcher pending its postseason position, and Saturday’s sellout means attendance will surpass 2 million for the second straight year.