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.