The Guardians celebrate clinching a playoff spot on Thursday following a win over the Twins. They'll be celebrating again Saturday night following the game against St. Louis after Kansas City's loss to San Francisco guaranteed them the AL Central title. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

The Cleveland Guardians have officially clinched the American League Central division after the Kansas City Royals suffered a big loss against the San Francisco Giants Saturday.

Cleveland entered Saturday needing a win at St. Louis or a Kansas City defeat to wrap up the AL Central race. Even before the Guardians got deep into their night game against the

The Royals have had scoring opportunities in every inning so far. They’ve capitalized on none of them. They look alternatingly like they are a tick off, like they are trying too hard, and like they are completely overmatched at the plate.