Weekend could be vital for Twins, Royals, Guardians in AL Central race

The Guardians face the Dodgers while the Twins and Royals go head to head.

Baseball games Friday through Sunday could set the stage for a wild final three weeks of the regular season in the American League Central Division. Entering play Friday, the Cleveland Guardians lead the division by four games. The Minnesota Twins are in second place but only a half-game ahead of the Kansas City Royals .

On Friday night, the Royals have the clear edge over the Twins because All-Star Cole Ragans is pitching for K.C. while rookie Zebby Matthews, who gave up nine runs on 10 hits in last start, pitches or Minnesota. On Saturday, the Guardians are going with Alex Cobb while the Dodgers go with Gavin Stone . Then on Sunday the Dodgers have the edge with Jack Flaherty pitching against Gavin Williams.

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