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Guardians Tie Tigers as Tiebreaker Puts Cleveland in Control of AL Central Race

A 5-2 win over Detroit sets up a home series that can settle the division race.

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Overview

  • Cleveland and Detroit are 85-72 after Tuesday’s game in Cleveland, with the Guardians leading the season series and owning the head‑to‑head tiebreaker.
  • Cleveland’s surge includes a 16-5 September and MLB‑best pitching marks (3.38 ERA since the All‑Star break, 2.32 in September) despite closer Emmanuel Clase being on paid leave.
  • Detroit’s slide from a 59-34 start includes a 26-37 mark since July 9, turning a once 15.5‑game cushion into a tie for first.
  • The comeback would be the largest deficit overcome to win a division since 1969 if Cleveland finishes the job, according to Elias Sports Bureau.
  • In other AL news, the Yankees clinched a postseason berth on José Caballero’s walk‑off single, with several playoff spots still to be decided this week.