On a hot Friday night at Busch Stadium, the Guardians took another step toward clinching the AL Central. They spent the early part of the game pushing and elbowing their way to a 2-0 lead. Then Jose Ramirez,

The Cleveland Guardians can look forward to postseason play after clinching a playoff berth Thursday. Cleveland, however, still can secure the American League Central title and improve its seeding. The Guardians (89-65) will continue that bid when they visit the Cardinals (77-76) Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.