The story of the 2025 AL Central race has technically yet to be decided, even if it feels like the Detroit Tigers are currently trying to combat a high-velocity boulder rolling down a greased hill. After Tuesday night's low-point loss in Cleveland, though, one depressing reality has been clinched. It may not be too late to save the season, but it's certainly too late to dodge an embarrassing fate that seemed impossible as recently as a week ago.
The Guardians' 5-2 win drew the two teams even in the standings, and officially clinched the season series for Cleveland.