Don’t look now, but the Cleveland Guardians are right in the thick of the American League Central hunt. After trailing the Tigers by as many as 15 1/2 games in the middle of July, the Guardians enter play today trailing Detroit by just six games ahead of a crucial six-game homestand against two National League East opponents who are under .500.
Here’s a look at two reasons why the Guardians have what it takes to catch up to Detroit — as well as two reasons why their comeback bid could come up short.