What happened: The Cleveland Guardians dropped their American League Central magic number to two. The club can officially capture the division crown during its current weekend series.
Why it matters: Securing the division guarantees a playoff berth and optimal postseason seeding. The Guardians remain in contention for a first-round bye and the No. 2 seed in the American League.
By the numbers: Cleveland enters the weekend with an 82-72 record. The Guardians are coming off a 12-9 victory over the Royals and continue the series against Kansas City, which holds a 66-88 record.
What to watch: Cleveland continues its weekend series against the Kansas City Royals with an opportunity to claim the division.