#cleveland-guardians

#cleveland-guardians

CLEVELAND -- CJ Kayfus was hit by a pitch from Robert Garcia with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning, scoring Petey Halpin to clinch a playoff berth for the Cleveland Guardians with a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. Cleveland (87-74) is guaranteed at least an American League wild card and remains tied with Detroit atop the AL Central going into the final day of the regular season.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Steven Kwan tied a season high with four RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians made it 10 straight wins by beating the Minnesota Twins 8-0 on Saturday to sweep a day-night doubleheader without giving up a run. Winners in 15 of their past 16 games, the Guardians are one game back of first-place Detroit in the AL Central after trailing by 11 on Sept. 4 and by 14 shortly before the All-Star break.

The game was moving quickly to start, with both sides getting on base but ultimately not crossing home. In the bottom of the third with two outs, Steven Kwan hit a clean double, his 100th career double, to left to put him in scoring position. He didn't have to hustle to cross home, Daniel Schneemann hit a home run 408 feet to right center to put the Guards up by 2 in one swing.

That makes it a perfect time to actually look forward to next year. The team released its 2026 season schedule Tuesday, Aug. 26. The most notable date for Guardians fans look forward to? The unofficial national holiday of the home opener, which is slated for April 3 when they will open the home schedule with the Chicago Cubs, the second time they've played an opener against a National League team.

Cleveland Guardians have won nine of their last 11 games despite significant challenges, including the placement of Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz on leave related to an investigation into sports betting.

After losing to Detroit on July 6, the Guardians had dropped 10 in a row and trailed the AL Central-leading Tigers by 15 1/2 games. That lead is now six.

Gavin Williams came within two outs of Cleveland's first no-hitter in 44 years before Juan Soto homered, leading to a 4-1 victory over the Mets.

José Ramírez's three-run homer helped the Guardians secure a 10-5 win over the Orioles, marking their ninth victory in eleven games.

Kwan immediately slides into left field. Your Michael Conforto problem is solved. Steven Kwan is way better than Michael Conforto.