The Columbus Dispatch

Indians win, then clinch AL Central once again

- By Paul Hoynes

CLEVELAND — The streak is over, but that doesn't mean the winning has to stop.

The Indians, less than 24 hours after their American League record 22-game winning streak ended, rebounded Saturday afternoon to beat the Kansas City Royals 8-4 at Progressiv­e Field. The victory, combined with Minnesota's loss Saturday night to Toronto at Target Field, allowed the Indians to clinch their second straight AL Central Division championsh­ip.

"We had good energy today," manager Terry Francona said. "I didn't think we wouldn't, but it was nice to see them go right back and try

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