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Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt celebrates winning the American League Central with his team in the clubhouse following a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cleveland Guardians clinch AL Central title when Royals lose to Giants

The Cleveland Guardians have clinched their second AL Central championship in three years

By AP News
Published - Sep 22, 2024, 12:32 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 07:02 PM EST

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Forget about the final score. For the Cleveland Guardians, it was time to celebrate again.

Cleveland clinched its second AL Central championship in three years Saturday when second-place Kansas City lost at home — yet another impressive accomplishment for rookie manager Stephen Vogt.

So despite a 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals hours later, the Guardians broke out the bubbly and booze for another clubhouse party.

“I keep saying, this is about the players,” said Vogt, who puffed on a victory cigar. “Of course, being the manager, you're the one bringing everybody together and keeping the focus going in the right direction — but the players drive it. This is who they are.

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