# Guardians clinch third straight playoff berth

> Cleveland's late surge secures third consecutive postseason spot
- Title: Guardians clinch third straight playoff berth · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Cleveland's late surge secures third consecutive postseason spot Guardians clinch third straight playoff berth with 1-0 win over Red Sox
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## Third straight playoff berth
Guardians clinch third consecutive postseason spot with 1-0 win over Red Sox

> It's three years in a row that our fans get to watch playoff baseball
## Manager's pride
Stephen Vogt says the team plays for fans to give them an October to remember

> This is why we play. We play for our fans. We play to give them an October to remember
## Clinching moment
Angel Martínez hits a 319-foot solo homer to seal the win

> One pitch at a time, one day at a time
## Division race
Guardians lead White Sox by one game in AL Central with one game to play

> We knew we were one away from making it happen
## Injury resilience
Key players like Ramirez and Kwan overcame injuries to fuel recent success

> Ramirez has been heating up this month
## Rookie impact
New acquisitions Adell and Lowe boost offense after trade deadline

> This year with our pitching and our lineup we have the opportunity to hit with people
## Key takeaway

Guardians clinch third straight playoff berth with 1-0 win over Red Sox