# Guardians clinch AL Central lead with Royals win

> Cleveland edges Royals in wild 12-9 comeback to secure playoff spot.
- Title: Guardians clinch AL Central lead with Royals win · Mlb
- Summary: Cleveland edges Royals in wild 12-9 comeback to secure playoff spot. Cleveland Guardians clinch AL Central division lead with 12-9 win over Royals after…
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/cleveland-guardians-keep-pace-with-white-sox-in-al-central-race
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## Postseason race
Guardians lead White Sox by one game in AL Central standings.
## Wild game
Guardians beat Royals 12-9 after blowing three leads.
## Ninth inning drama
Six walks in ninth inning gave Guardians 8-7 lead.
## Williams struggles
Williams allowed four runs in 3 1/3 innings.

> I was just spraying the ball everywhere
## Fry's focus
Fry says winning three games secures playoff spot.
## Next step
Williams could face ALDS or Wild Card Series next.
## Key takeaway

Cleveland Guardians clinch AL Central division lead with 12-9 win over Royals after three blown leads.