The Cleveland Indians tie the American League record for consecutive victories when they defeat Detroit, 2 – 0, for their 20th straight win.

On September 12, 2017 — The Cleveland Indians tie the American League record for consecutive victories when they defeat Detroit, 2 – 0, for their 20th straight win. The record had been set by the 2002 Oakland Athletics in the season depicted in the book and movie Moneyball. Corey Kluber pitches a five-hit shutout to lead Cleveland while Francisco Lindor hits a lead-off homer off Matt Boyd in the 1st. The Tribe’s winning ways, began August 24 against the Red Sox in Boston