- The Cleveland Guardians clinched their third straight AL Central title with an 11-5 win over Kansas City — Patrick Bailey and Brayan Rocchio each hit two homers, including back-to-back shots in the ninth.
- The win locks the Guardians in as the No. 2 seed in the American League, giving them a first-round bye, five days off and home-field advantage in the Division Series.
- Cleveland’s rolling (9 wins in 10 games; seven division crowns in 11 seasons) contrasts with Kansas City’s slide (11 losses in 13 games) to finish the year.
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