The Cleveland Guardians control their own playoff destiny -- just BEAT THE RANGERS

Texas Rangers (80-79, third in the AL West) vs. Cleveland Guardians (86-73, first in the AL Central) Cleveland; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jack Leiter (9-10, 3.92 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 138 strikeouts); Guardians: Slade Cecconi (7-6, 4.15 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 106 strikeouts) Guardians -149, Rangers +124; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers will aim to end their four-game road skid in a matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland has an 86-73 record overall and a 43-35 record in home games. The Guardians have gone 28-15 in games when they hit at least two home runs. Texas is 32-46 in road games and 80-79 overall. Rangers pitchers have a collective 3.46 ERA, which leads the AL. Friday's game is the fourth meeting between these teams this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Jose Ramirez has 34 doubles, three triples, 30 home runs and 85 RBI for the Guardians. Bo Naylor is 12 for 33 with three doubles, three home runs and 13 RBI over the past 10 games. Josh Smith has 23 doubles, two triples and 10 home runs while hitting .251 for the Rangers. Jake Burger is 5 for 34 with two home runs over the last 10 games. | https://www.espn.com/mlb/preview/_/gameId/401697300 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Epicor From small businesses with big dreams to growing enterprises with global vision, we’ll equip you with the right tools to move forward, think ahead, and lead the way. Discover your success at www.easierwithepicor.com. Living For We New episodes drop every other Tuesday, starting February 11th. Listen to Living For We wherever you get your podcasts, or watch the video version on Ideastream’s YouTube channel. Learn more at ideastream.com/podcast/living-for-we. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get started. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNFL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Buckeye State Credit Union is a LOCAL brand that offers a wide range of products from checking accounts to home equity lines of credit & auto loans. Head to Buckeyecu.org for more information. Menu RX: “Whether you're chasing peak performance, building your dream body, or seeking optimal longevity, Menu-Rx will help you reach your goals. Go to Menu-RX dot com to get your consultation today.” Buckeye State Credit Union Experience the difference with Buckeye State Credit Union. We make banking effortless and convenient for you. Visit us online at buckeyecu.org and discover how Buckeye State Credit Union simplifies your financial journey. Buckeye State Credit Union – Your Money, Simplified. Subscribe and ring the bell for the latest talk about the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers and Ohio State Buckeyes: https://bit.ly/ucss_subscribe Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ultclesports Watch live on YouTube 11 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays on YouTube and WKYC+ on your Roku and Fire TV apps! The Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show is your daily source of the best conversation about the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers and Ohio State Buckeyes, as well as sports throughout Northeast Ohio. Produced by Mike Lucas, Anthony Antonelli, and Earl Mauldin. Hosted by Jay Crawford, Adam the Bull, G Bush, Jason Lloyd, and Tyvis Powell.