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Guardians clinch 7th Central title in last 11 years
Guardians secure AL Central title and first-round bye after hard-fought comeback.
In brief
Guardians secure AL Central title and first-round bye after hard-fought comeback. Cleveland Guardians clinch American League Central title for the third straight season and secure first-round playoff bye with a 11-5 win over Royals. Originally reported by Mlb.
Cleveland struggles
Cleveland fell to one game over .500 with fourth straight loss.
“There is no glory without sucking and suffering and overcoming things”
Hedges offers hope
Austin Hedges said the team was being tested while maintaining top division standing.
“We're being tested right now while maintaining being right where we want to be”
Clinch the title
Guardians beat Royals 11-5 to clinch AL Central title.
“We're being tested right now while maintaining being right where we want to be”
First-round bye
Guardians secure first-round bye and No. 2 seed in AL playoffs.
“We'll begin playoff action on Saturday at Progressive Field”
Late-season surge
Guardians improved to 16-8 in September after 60-65 start.
“We know we've got our Michael Jordan”
Roster depth
Guardians have four pitchers with 30-plus starts and strong late-season performance.
“There are so many people that have contributed to this win”
Playoff preparation
Guardians rest five days before AL Division Series.
“Now, it's worth it. But we're not done.”
What it means
Cleveland Guardians clinch American League Central title for the third straight season and secure first-round playoff bye with a 11-5 win over Royals.
