Overview
- Cleveland clinched the division earlier when Detroit lost to Boston, then finished the day with a 9-8 walk-off win over Texas.
- Brayan Rocchio hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning off Jose Corniell, who was making his major-league debut.
- Bo Naylor doubled home the automatic runner to start the 10th and Petey Halpin drew a walk to set up the winning swing.
- Texas had taken an 8-5 lead on Rowdy Téllez’s three-run homer in the top of the inning, while Zack Kent earned the win for Cleveland.
- The Guardians finished 88-74 for the franchise’s 13th AL Central title, and manager Stephen Vogt lauded the team’s resilience and the boost from home crowds.