CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians and Tigers are both trying to convince everyone this is still just a friendly rivalry. But deep down, the Tigers might know better.

Since clinching a division title at Comerica Park in 2016, Cleveland has been the roadblock that Detroit can’t quite get past. The Tigers made noise with a late playoff push last season, and have led the American League Central Division for most of this season. But when it mattered most — last October — the Guardians sent them home in a five-game Division Series.

Guardians’ David Fry taken to Cleveland Clinic for further tests after taking pitch to the face

How are they in first place? You know the answer: Guards Ball – Terry Pluto

Guardians elbow their way to share of first place in the AL Central with 5-2 win over Tigers

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