White Sox clinch AL Central with victory over Indians
— Tony La Russa stood in the dugout, soaking in the moment as the Chicago White Sox celebrated winning their first AL Central title since 2008.
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White Sox clinch AL Central with 7-2 win over Indians
— Tony La Russa stood in the visiting dugout, soaking in the scene as the Chicago White Sox celebrated their first AL Central title since 2008.
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Indians' Bieber to return after 3-month absence
Reigning AL Cy Young winner Shane Bieber, who hasn't pitched since June 13, will start for Cleveland on Friday. Interim manager DeMarlo Hale said Bieber would be on a pitch count of approximately 70 pitches vs. the White Sox.
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Chang 3-run triple off Benintendi's glove, Indians beat KC
— Yu Chang hit a bases-loaded triple off left fielder Andrew Benintendi’s glove in the first inning, leading Cal Quantrill and the Cleveland Indians to a 4-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.
Perez breaks Bench's home run record; Royals sweep Indians
— Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run, breaking Johnny Bench’s record for most by a catcher in a season to highlight the opener, then the Kansas City Royals completed a doubleheader sweep by beating the Cleveland Indians 4-2 Monday night.
Perez breaks Bench's record with 46th HR, KC tops Indians
— Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run, breaking Johnny Bench’s record for homers by a catcher in a season, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Cleveland Indians 7-2 Monday in the first game of a doubleheader.
Ex-OF Gose flashes 100 mph heat with Indians
Formerly an outfielder in the big leagues, Anthony Gose, who played for Team USA in Tokyo, returned to the majors five years later Monday night as a rocket-armed reliever for the Indians, flashing 100 mph heat and fanning Royals slugger Salvador Perez.
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Cole rocked as Yanks lose ground in 11-1 loss to Indians
— Gerrit Cole stumbled when the New York Yankees needed an ace-like outing, allowing seven runs over 5 2/3 innings in a costly 11-1 defeat to the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.
Sánchez error leads to 7-run inning, Indians drop Yanks 11-3
— Gary Sánchez failed to catch a foul popup that led to a seven-run fifth inning capped by Andrés Giménez’s three-run homer, and the Cleveland Indians routed the Yankees 11-3 on Saturday to drop New York out of a playoff position.
Kluber beats Indians, Gallo homers twice as Yanks win 8-0
— Corey Kluber kept Cleveland's bats as hushed as he usually is.
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Indians pound out 14 hits, Quantrill cruises past Twins 12-3
— Cal Quantrill was cruising until a five-run seventh inning by his Cleveland teammates extended his stay in the dugout while waiting to return to the mound in Minnesota for the...
Triston McKenzie, Indians take 1st game; Twins gain DH split
— Triston McKenzie was sent to Triple-A four times this season, as the lanky 24-year-old worked through some early struggles.
McKenzie, Indians take 1st game of doubleheader vs. Twins
— Triston McKenzie was sent to Triple-A four times this season, as the lanky 24-year-old worked through some early struggles.
Brewers' Burnes, Hader combine for MLB record 9th no-hitter
— In a sometimes sticky season, Corbin Burnes got a grip on history.
Brewers' Burnes, Hader combine for MLB record 9th no-hitter
— Milwaukee ace Corbin Burnes combined with reliever Josh Hader to pitch baseball’s record ninth no-hitter this season, breaking a mark set when pitchers began throwing overhand in 1884 as the Brewers beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0 on Saturday night.
Indians snap 25-inning scoreless streak, beat Twins 4-1
— Franmil Reyes, Oscar Mercado and José Ramirez homered, and the Cleveland Indians scored for the first time in three games, beating the Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Thursday night.
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Rookie Ryan shines as Twins hold Indians to 1 hit in 3-0 win
— Joe Ryan carried a perfect game into the seventh inning of his second big league appearance, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Gant wins, Rooker homers as Twins blank Indians 3-0
— One of the Twins' expectant fathers delivered.
Indians' Francona has toe surgery after infection
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, who had hip replacement surgery in August and is on leave from the team, underwent toe surgery on Tuesday in Ohio after battling an infection.
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2021 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 86 | 67 | .562 | - | L1 |
| Cleveland | 75 | 77 | .493 | 10.5 | W1 |
| Detroit | 74 | 78 | .487 | 11.5 | W4 |
| Kansas City | 69 | 83 | .454 | 16.5 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 68 | 85 | .444 | 18 | W3 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average4.3518th
Quality Starts55Tied-10th
WHIP1.2815th
BAA.23913th
Runs66219th
Batting Average.23623rd
On Base Percentage.30327th
Slugging Percentage.40715th