The Cleveland Guardians played against the Texas Rangers at Progressive Field on September 27, 2025. The Guardians won the game 3–2. With this win, the Guardians improved their record to 87-74, standing second in the Central Division. Cade Smith secured the win for the Guardians, bringing his record to 7-5 with a 3.00 ERA. J. Rodríguez contributed significantly by hitting a home run and driving in two runs. The Rangers’ record fell to 81-80, placing them third in the West Division. The game began with the Rangers scoring first. They put a run on the board in the first inning. However, the Guardians responded quickly by scoring two runs in the bottom of the same inning. In the fourth inning, the Rangers tied the game at two with another run. The game remained tied until the ninth inning. The Guardians scored the winning run, ending the game 3-2 in their favor.

Cade Smith played a key role for the Guardians. He pitched 1.67 innings without giving up a hit or a run. His strong performance earned him the win, improving his record to 7-5 with a 3.00 ERA.

For the Rangers, Robert Garcia took the loss, moving to 4-7 with a 2.84 ERA. He pitched 0.67 innings and allowed one hit and one run. Despite his efforts, the Rangers couldn’t hold on.

Jose Rodríguez stood out in the Guardians’ lineup. He went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs. His performance was crucial in the Guardians’ narrow victory over the Rangers.

What’s Next

The Guardians are now 87-74 and hold the 2nd spot in the Central. This win helps them in their pursuit of maintaining a strong position in the division standings. They remain competitive as the season nears its end. The Rangers, with an 81-80 record, are in 3rd place in the West. This loss impacts their chances of moving up in the standings. They will need to improve in their remaining games to have a better finish.

The Texas Rangers will continue their series against the Cleveland Guardians. Their next game is on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 3:10 PM. It will take place at Progressive Field, where the Rangers will play as the away team.

The Cleveland Guardians will also continue their series against the Texas Rangers. They will play on the same day, Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 3:10 PM. The Guardians will host the game at Progressive Field. Probable starters for this game have not been announced yet.

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