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The Cleveland Indians Clinch the Central division. 9/8/1995.
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Why didn't the 1995 Cleveland Indians have home-field advantage in the playoffs?
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Why this Guardians season has been deeply meaningful to many fans: 'I wouldn't trade it for anything' - The Athletic
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Cubs roaring away from Cardinals with NL Central title in sight - Sports Illustrated
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Why didn't the 1995 Cleveland Indians have home-field advantage in the playoffs?
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Wild Card teams to Make the World Series
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Cleveland Indians Clinch 1995 American League Pennant!
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A look back: Indians clinched '95 AL Central title 25 years ago
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14 times the Cleveland Indians celebrated after clinching a playoff spot
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14 times the Cleveland Indians celebrated after clinching a playoff spot
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14 times the Cleveland Indians celebrated after clinching a playoff spot
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AL CENTRAL CHAMPS! : r/whitesox
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First Comes World Series Ring Then First Win for Amarillo Native
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Minnesota Twins Take 2 Of 3 From Colorado Rockies