Indians’ historic winning streak over

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians can return to clinching their division and playoff preparations. Their historic winning streak is, well, history.

Cleveland’s AL-record run was stopped at 22 straight games by Friday night’s 4-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals, who became the first team to conquer the defending league champions since Aug. 23.

Jason Vargas (16-10) pitched into the sixth and Brandon Moss homered off Trevor Bauer (16-9) as the Royals ended baseball’s longest win streak in 101 years.

With one last chance in the ninth, the Indians put the tying run on base before Mike Minor struck out the side for his first pro save, fanning Francisco Lindor on a pitch in the dirt for the final out.

DODGERS 7, NATIONALS 0

In Washington, D.C., Alex Wood struck out eight in six innings, Corey Seager hit a three-run homer during a five-run second and the Dodgers won on the road.

The NL East champion Nationals fell six games back of Los Angeles in the chase for home-field advantage in the playoffs.

CUBS 8, CARDINALS 2

In Chicago, Kris Bryant had three hits and the Cubs opened a big weekend series with their fourth consecutive win.

The NL Central-leading Cubs stayed three games ahead of Milwaukee and four games ahead of St. Louis.

YANKEES 8, ORIOLES 2

In New York, Didi Gregorius hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and drove in four runs.

ASTROS 5, MARINERS 2

In Houston, Carlos Correa and Evan Gattis had two hits apiece and each drove in a run.

Houston’s magic number dropped to two, meaning the Astros could secure their first division championship since 2001 with a win on Saturday if the Angels lose Friday or Saturday.

BLUE JAYS 4, TWINS 3

In Minneapolis, Josh Donaldson homered and drove in the goahead run in the seventh inning with an infield single that ricocheted off the mound, sending Toronto to the win.

The Twins had a three-game lead over the Los Angeles Angels for the second AL wild card going into the night, with the Seattle Mariners 3½ games back. The New York Yankees hold the first wild card with a four-game edge on the Twins.

ROCKIES 6, PADRES 1

In Denver, Tyler Chatwood pitched into the sixth inning and drove in his first runs of the season, helping the Rockies to the victory.

Nolan Arenado homered as Colorado remained 2½ games ahead of Milwaukee and moved 3 ½ games ahead of St. Louis for the second NL wild card.