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Guardians’ Ninth Straight Win Cuts AL Central Gap to 1.5 Games

Powered by a season-best home run barrage and José Ramírez’s 30-30 feat, Cleveland has turned a once-wide race into a late-September sprint.

Sep 19, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo (22) throws a fielded ball to first base for an out against the Houston Astros during the second inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images.
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Overview

  • Cleveland opened a day-night doubleheader with a 6-0 win in Minneapolis, hitting five homers as Bo Naylor went deep twice and George Valera recorded his first MLB home run.
  • José Ramírez’s first-inning shot was his 30th, making him the first player in franchise history with three 30-30 seasons.
  • Right-hander Slade Cecconi struck out eight over seven scoreless innings of two-hit ball, while Twins starter Joe Ryan was tagged for a season-high four home runs and five runs.
  • Detroit’s 6-5 loss to Atlanta marked a fifth straight defeat, leaving the Tigers 1.5 games ahead of Cleveland with eight to play and three head-to-head games next week; a Guardians sweep Saturday could trim it to one.
  • Elsewhere in late-season pitching news, the Twins said Pablo López left Friday’s start with right forearm tightness, the Rangers plan to cap Tyler Mahle at 75 pitches in his return, and the Cubs have clinched a postseason berth.