AL Central Makes a Quick Exit in Extended 2020 MLB Playoffs

It was not a long run for any of the three AL Central teams in the playoffs, as all three were eliminated in the wild card round, ending the seasons of the Twins, Indians and White Sox. That leaves two AL East teams and AL West teams left in the American League for the right to go the ALCS.
AL Central Makes a Quick Exit in Extended 2020 MLB Playoffs
AL Central Makes a Quick Exit in Extended 2020 MLB Playoffs /

If you're still mourning the Indians quick two-game playoff loss to the Yankees today, don't feel bad, there's other AL Central fans feeling your pain.

Both the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox were both eliminated from the postseason as well, making it a clean sweep for the American League Central. 

The Twins were swept by the Houston Astros in two games at Target Field. They collected their 18th straight postseason defeat when they lost to Houston on Wednesday afternoon.

The White Sox made it a little more interesting, as they won the first game against the Oakland A's, only to lose two straight to end their season as well.

That means the two ALDS matchups in the American League will be a showdown of two AL East teams, the Yankees and Rays, which will be played in San Diego.

The other matchup will be a battle of two West teams, as the A's will play the Astros. 


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Matt Loede
MATT LOEDE

Matt Loede has been a part of the Cleveland Sports Media for 26 years, with experience covering Major League Baseball, the NBA & NFL and even high school and college events. He has been a part of the daily media covering the Cleveland Indians since the opening of Jacobs/Progressive Field in 1994, and spent two and a half years covering the team for 92.3FM The Fan, and covers them daily for Associated Press Radio. You can follow Matt on Twitter @MattLoede