Aiming for wild-card catch-up, Guardians enter key series vs. M's

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It's now or never for the Cleveland Guardians, who host the Seattle Mariners in a three-game series beginning Friday.

Seattle has taken control of the final American League wild-card position, owning a three-game lead over the Kansas City Royals, a 4 1/2-game advantage over the Texas Rangers and a five-game lead over Cleveland.

Guardians left-hander Logan Alle