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Twins Clinch 2019 AL Central Title with Win vs. Tigers, Indians Loss

The Minnesota Twins' surprise 2019 regular season has extended to the postseason as the club officially clinched the American League Central crown with Wednesday's 5-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians' 8-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox.

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YOUR 2019 A.L. CENTRAL CHAMPS! #MNTwins https://t.co/uoQmMPMWI9

The Twins last played playoff baseball in 2017, but it was over before it really began. They lost to the New York Yankees 8-4 in the American League Wild Card Game. Last season, Minnesota finished below .