The American League Central has been far more competitive than expected through the first half, with the Minnesota Twins holding tightly to the division lead they’ve held since April 20th and the Indians mounting a comeback. Minnesota is looking to grab their first division title since 2010, which means they need to get hot again, and a weak second-half schedule could offer the spark they need.
Meanwhile, the Indians are trying to pull back even in the division and are the league’s hottest team coming into the break. But with a tough August schedule coming around the corner, one has to ask if that will slow them down.