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- Updated: September 25, 2016
CLEVELAND — The White Sox delayed a celebration for the Indians for at least one more day. On Saturday night, lefty Jose Quintana spun a gem, Todd Frazier launched a home run and Chicago dealt Cleveland an 8-1 defeat at Progressive Field.
The Indians, whose magic number to clinch the American League Central sits at two, knew Saturday would present a challenge as the Tribe employed a bullpen-day approach for its vacant fifth starter spot. The White Sox took full advantage, scoring six runs over the final five innings.
The second-place Tigers lost their afternoon tilt with the Royals, but Baltimore’s win over the D-backs on Saturday night, combined with Cleveland’s loss, postponed the Indians’ opportunity to clinch a postseason berth. The Indians also slipped a half-game behind the Red Sox for the right to have home-field advantage in the AL Division Series round.
Quintana picked up his 13th win of the year …
