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Once 15 1/2 games back, the Guardians beat the Tigers 5-1 to take a 1-game lead in the AL Central

The Guardians also have the tiebreaker by taking the season series. The 1914 Boston Braves were 15 games back in the National League on July 4 and rallied to win by 10 1/2 games according to Elias.
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Guardians overcome 15 1/2 game deficit to take AL Central lead amid historic Tigers collapse

CLEVELAND — George Valera hit a two-run homer in the third inning, José Ramírez had a two-run double in the seventh and the Cleveland Guardians became the first major league team to overcome a deficit ...