Central Division intensifies as Tigers succumb to Guardians, narrowing Detroit's grip on playoff bye, and decreasing their advantage in the race for AL Central domination.
The Cleveland Guardians continued their impressive form in Major League Baseball, securing a three-game sweep against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. This victory extends the Guardians' winning streak to an impressive seven games.
The Guardians currently find themselves 3 1/2 games behind the Tigers in the American League Central. However, they hold a 6-4 advantage in the season series, which could prove crucial if both teams end up tied atop the division.
The Guardians' offense was in fine form, with Jose Ramirez hitting his 29th home run of the year and scoring two runs off Tigers reliever Troy Melton. Tanner Bibee, the Guardians' pitcher, also had a quality start in the game.
The series win was a significant boost for the Guardians, who are now 13-4 in September. In contrast, the Tigers have struggled, with a 5-10 record during the same period.
Following their success against the Tigers, the Guardians will face the Minnesota Twins in a four-game series starting on Friday. The Tigers, meanwhile, will play three games against the Atlanta Braves this weekend and three games against the Boston Red Sox following their series with the Guardians.
The Guardians will host the Texas Rangers for three games after their series against the Twins, but their upcoming opponents beyond that have not been explicitly mentioned in the available search results.
The game between the Guardians and Tigers resulted in a box score, providing a detailed record of the impressive performance by both teams. The Guardians will be hoping to carry this form into their upcoming series against the Twins and continue their push for the top spot in the American League Central.
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