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MBL news: Indianapolis downs Grand Rapids in AL West Division playoff game
Chrisian Yellich hit a grand slam in the fourth inning to snap a 1-1 tie and power Grand Rapids to a 6-3 win over Indianapolis in a playoff game to determine the American League South Division champion.
Grand Rapids and Indianapolis both finished the regular season at 82-80 forcing the playoff game, which was played in Grand Rapids.
Yellich's grand slam came off Racers starting pitcher Sean Wymer.
Jojo Romero (13-10) earned the win for the Traders, allowing one run over the first five innings.
Five relievers followed Romero to the mound with Shane McClanhan working the ninth for his fourth save.
The win advances Grand Rapids into the American League championship series where it will face AL East Division champion Cincinnati.
The Skyline will own home-field advantage after posting the best regular-season record of 107-55.
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