The Cleveland Guardians wrap up their regular season today at home against the Texas Rangers.
Cleveland enters tied with the Detroit Tigers for first place in the AL Central, with both teams having already sealed postseason berths. The Guardians hold the tiebreaker with the Tigers, giving them the division if the two finish even. Detroit is resting most of its big bats — so the Guardians have a reasonable shot at winning the AL Central today.
Today, Cleveland sends Logan Allen to the mound. He’s had an up-and-down year, entering with an 8–11 record and a 4.14 ERA. But September has been a different story. He’s posted a 2.00 ERA this month, capped by an eight-inning scoreless gem against the Minnesota Twins in his last outing. Still, Texas roughed him up in late August, tagging him for nine runs and three homers over just five innings.
The Rangers counter with veteran Patrick Corbin, who is 7–11 with a 4.34 ERA. Corbin has struggled with consistency all season, carrying a 4.43 ERA in September after a disastrous August (7.17 ERA).
He’s been on a shorter leash lately, which could put more responsibility on Texas’s bullpen — a unit that has generally been reliable in keeping games close. Cleveland’s bullpen, meanwhile, has been steady as well, giving them confidence in a tight contest.
Prediction
This one sets up as a battle of two shaky starters with both bullpens looming large. The Guardians have more to play for with the division still on the line, and Allen’s late-season form gives them a slight edge.
Prediction: Guardians 5, Rangers 4
Starting Lineups
Texas Rangers
1. Michael Helman — CF
2. Cody Freeman — 2B
3. Josh Jung — 3B
4. Adolis Garcia — DH
5. Jake Burger — 1B
6. Ezequiel Duran — SS
7. Jonah Heim — C
8. Dylan Moore — RF
9. Alejandro Osuna — LF
Starting Pitcher: Patrick Corbin (LHP) — 7‑11, 4.34 ERA
Cleveland Guardians
1. Steven Kwan — LF
2. Angel Martinez — CF
3. José Ramírez — DH
4. Johnathan Rodriguez — RF
5. Bo Naylor — C
6. Gabriel Arias — SS
7. Brayan Rocchio — 2B
8. Daniel Schneemann — 3B
9. Jhonkensy Noel — 1B
Starting Pitcher: Logan Allen (LHP) — 8‑11, 4.14 ERA
How to Watch Rangers vs. Guardians
First pitch for this afternoon’s Rangers–Guardians game is set for 3:10 PM Eastern / 2:10 PM Central at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
The game airs live locally on Guardians TV and Rangers Sports Network. Out-of-market viewers can catch the game on MLB.TV
Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Time: 3:10 PM Eastern / 2:10 PM Central
Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
TV: Guardians TV, Rangers Sports Network
Streaming: MLB.TV
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