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Guardians Clinch Playoff Berth, But Division Title Hunt Continues
26 Sep
Summary
- Guardians secured a playoff spot for the third consecutive year.
- Cleveland beat the Royals 12-9 in a game with three lead changes.
- The Guardians maintain a one-game lead in the AL Central division.
The Guardians have secured their spot in the postseason for the third year in a row, punching their ticket to the playoffs on Thursday. However, their focus remains on clinching the American League Central division title. This past Friday, the team battled for a 12-9 win against the Kansas City Royals in a game that featured dramatic lead changes and a nail-biting ninth inning where Cleveland rallied with six walks to secure the victory.
With two regular-season games left, the Guardians hold a one-game advantage over the Chicago White Sox. They could clinch the division title as early as Saturday with a win and a White Sox loss. Manager Stephen Vogt expressed excitement for the postseason berth but emphasized the team's drive to win the division, stating their quest is far from over.
