Corey Kluber furthered his case for the American League Cy Young award and the Indians’ offense struggled to convert chances but did just enough in a 4-3 win against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday night.
The win dropped the Indians’ magic number to clinch the AL Central down to five games and possibly four, depending on the Detroit Tigers’ game against the Minnesota Twins, which was delayed due to weather. It also officially eliminated the Royals from contention in the division.
No pitcher has been able to separate from the pack in a wide-open AL Cy Young race.