The Cleveland Guardians clinched their third straight American League Central division title with a win over the Kansas City Royals, according to multiple outlets.
Center outlets reported the Guardians hit five home runs in the victory, according to Yahoo Sports, as they stormed past the Royals to secure the division crown, according to Reuters.
Right-leaning outlet Breitbart described the team as 'on fumes' heading into the finish, according to Breitbart, and noted the Guardians now receive a bye to recover before the next round.
Fox Sports confirmed the Guardians are division champs for the third consecutive year, marking their third straight AL Central title, according to Fox Sports.
How each side covered it
Center
- Yahoo Sports highlighted the Guardians hitting five home runs in the win.
- Reuters emphasized the team clinching its third straight AL Central title.
“Guardians storm past Royals, clinch third straight AL Central title” — Reuters
Right
- Breitbart described the team as 'on fumes' before the division-clinching win.
- Breitbart noted the Guardians will get a bye to recover.
- Fox Sports confirmed this is the third consecutive AL Central title for the Guardians.
“The Guardians were ‘on fumes’ to close out the AL Central, and now they get a bye to recover” — Breitbart
Questions readers ask
What happened with the Cleveland Guardians?
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals to clinch their third straight American League Central division title, according to Reuters and Fox Sports.
How did the Guardians win the game against the Royals?
According to Yahoo Sports, the Guardians hit five home runs in their win over the Royals.
What happens next for the Guardians?
According to Breitbart, the Guardians will receive a bye, giving them time to recover before their next round of competition.
Is this the first time the Guardians have won the division?
No, this marks the third consecutive year the Cleveland Guardians have won the AL Central title, according to Fox Sports and Reuters.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- ReutersCenterAngel Martinez's 4 RBIs help Guardians stay atop AL Central
- Yahoo SportsCenterGuardians’ Magic Number for AL Central Division Title Updated
- BreitbartRight-leaningThe Guardians were ‘on fumes’ to close out the AL Central, and now they get a bye to recover
- Fox SportsRight-leaningCleveland Guardians Make It Three Straight AL Central Titles