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Cleveland Indians Tie Record for Consecutive Wins

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The team won its 20th game in a row on Tuesday.

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The Cleveland Indians on Tuesday tied the American League record for consecutive wins, defeating the Detroit Tigers 2-0. It’s the team’s 20th straight win, tying the 2002 Oakland Athletics’ record. The Indians’ overall record is 89-56, and the team sits atop the American League Central division. The Indians won the American League pennant in 2016 but lost to the Chicago Cubs in the World Series.

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