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The Cleveland Indians have stretched their lead in the AL Central by completing a three-game home sweep of the Tigers.

  • Jeff Sullivan

    Jeff Sullivan

    FanGraphs: Cleveland Indians, AL Central Favorites

    As many of us remember, last year the Cleveland Indians got out to a hot start, but frittered away their advantage. However, what happened a year ago doesn’t mean much for the present, and in 2012, the Indians are off to another hot start. Thursday afternoon, the Indians wrapped up a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers, who were supposed to be the runaway favorites to win the AL Central.

    The Indians now hold a four-game lead over the White Sox, and a six-game lead over the Tigers. What does this mean for them and their competition? Tell us, FanGraphs:

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