Guardians Scorecard
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| Hole | Wins | Losses | Score | +14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 42 | +6 | (E) |
| 10 | 37 | 43 | +14 | (+1) |
| Avg | 38 | 43 | +39 |
Analysis
Here is a summary of the Cleveland Indians' season in 2016:
Overall Record: 94-67
Division Standings: The Indians won the Central Division with a record of 54-42, finishing 5 games ahead of the Detroit Tigers.
Playoffs:
- American League Wild Card Game: Defeated the Toronto Blue Jays on October 4, 2016, in extra innings (13-12) behind a strong performance from Corey Kluber.
- American League Division Series (ALDS): Defeated the Boston Red Sox in four games (3-1), with a thrilling Game 5 win that went into extra innings (9-0).
- American League Championship Series (ALCS): Lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in five games (3-2).
Notable Performances:
- Corey Kluber: Won the American League Cy Young Award after posting a 18-4 record and 2.48 ERA.
- Kendry Morales: Had a standout postseason, hitting .311 with 8 RBIs and 1 HR in 10 games.
- Rajai Davis: Hit a walk-off home run in Game 7 of the ALDS against the Red Sox.
Injuries:
- Joel Hanrahan: Was placed on the injured list for the entire postseason due to right shoulder surgery.
- Cody Allen: Missed several games with a calf strain and struggled to find his form in the postseason.
Overall, the Indians had a strong season and made it all the way to the ALCS before ultimately falling short. The team's playoff run was marked by some thrilling performances from key players, but also highlighted some of their weaknesses on defense and in the bullpen. Updated: June 27, 2025 at 12:11 AM