Fans like to believe it’s real. They want to think the players on their favorite team care about each other. They want to think winning does matter to the millionaires on the field. It’s easy to be cynical.

Manzardo put the Guardians up 1-0 in the first with his fourth home run and second in three days. He finished with three hits, and since being recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Sept. 1, Manzardo is batting .357 (15 of 42) with four home runs and seven RBI in 16 games.

The Twins, who are trying to hold on to a wild card, only got three hits and fell into a tie with Detroit for the final spot as Cleveland became the second AL team to qualify for the postseason, following the Yankees.

The Guardians' manager talked about his disdain for pinch hitting, but found the right combinations Wednesday.