Guardians clinch 3rd consecutive playoff berth with another late surge

One year after their historic comeback to win the AL Central, the Guardians know better than anyone that the baseball season is a marathon full of twists and turns. Maybe this one didn’t require a late-summer surge for the record books, but another memorable finish has sent the Guardians back to the postseason. Postseason Guide • Current bracket, tiebreakers and more • Every team that’s clinched so far • Postseason schedule • Who would win a 3-way tie for NL Wild Card? • FAQ: Tiebreaker rules | Postseason format On Thursday, the Guardians clinched their third consecutive postseason berth and…