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The Cleveland Indians are 3-0 for the first time in 19 years: Zack Meisel's musings

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Indians' magic number to win the AL Central sits at 160.

The club has notched its first 3-0 start since 1998. That year, Cleveland opened the season with six consecutive victories.

The Indians hadn't swept a series against the Rangers in Texas since August 2008. In 2009, the Indians began the season in Arlington and surrendered 29 runs in three straight losses to Texas. The Indians allowed 47 runs during an 0-5 start that year, Eric Wedge's last as Cleveland's manager.

Here are a handful of thoughts on the unbeaten Tribe.

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