The Indians’ Record-Setting Winning Streak Continued With A Spectacular Walk-Off Victory

The Cleveland Indians have done it. With their 3-2 walk-off win on Thursday night, the Indians set the record for the longest winning streak in baseball history. This game was extra special, though, as it was the first one during this streak that featured a victory in the final at bat of the game.

It took some magic to even get there in the first place. Cleveland was down 2-1 in the bottom of the ninth, and star shortstop Frankie Lindor was at the plate. There were two outs and a man on first, and Lindor was down to his final strike. Then, Lindor ripped a double to left field that bounced off the wall, driving in the game-tying run.

One inning later and the Indians decided to end the game. With runners on first and second and no outs, Jay Bruce stepped into the batter’s box. He ripped a single down the right field line, driving in Jose Ramirez and giving Cleveland its 22nd win in a row.

Unsurprisingly, it was a festive atmosphere after the team won, as the crowd exploded and the Indians celebrated on the field.

While this isn’t technically the longest undefeated streak in baseball, it is the longest winning streak ever — the 1916 Giants didn’t lose for 26 straight games, although one of those in the middle of their streak was a tie. So yeah, go crazy, Cleveland. Watching history like this is awesome … well, unless you’ve played them over the last 22 games.