Cleveland clinches A.L. Central, but did they lose their ace?
DETROIT -- The Indians clinched their first American League Central title since 2007 at the ballpark that housed four of the previous five division crowns. In the process, their 7-4 win over the Tigers made Detroit's postseason pursuit much tougher.
Though Corey Kluber lasted just four innings before leaving with right groin tightness, adding to Cleveland's rotation injuries, Coco Crisp's two-run home run in the second inning and Roberto Perez's solo shot in the seventh helped power the Indians to their 14th win in 16 games against the Tigers this season, eliminating Detroit from the division race. Cleveland clinched its eighth title since divisional play began in 1969, and its second playoff berth in four years under manager Terry Francona.
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The Indians, like most teams, have dealt with injuries throughout the year. But the injuries to (#3 starter Danny) Salazar (right forearm), (#2 starter Carlos) Carrasco (broken right hand) and Kluber couldn't have come at a worse time.
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