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Guardians clinch 2022 American League Central title

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Guardians clinch 2022 American League Central title

Oscar Gonzalez and Cal Quantrill were bringing in pizza and champagne. José Ramírez, Amed Rosario and Emmanuel Clase were dancing and taking selfies on the far side of the clubhouse. Triston McKenzie, Gonzalez, Quantill and others turned the protective plastic on a Slip 'N Slide.

Guardians have clinched the American League Central title. They are the first team in AL/NL history to win a division or league title while having at least 16 rookies make their Major League debuts. FanGraphs projected the Guardians to play 77 games this season. The team's only offseason acquisitions were Bryan Shaw, Enyel De Los Santos and Luke Maile. It was projected that the team would play just 77 matches this year. After an Opening Day loss to Kansas City, Fan Graphs predicted the club would win 77. games. On Sunday afternoon, the franchise clinching the division title with the help of the Tigers, who beat the Rangers 10-4.

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