CLEVELAND -- The Indians silently packed their bags for the road. Riley Sheahan Jersey .The party was postponed again.With a chance to clinch its first AL Central title since 2007, Cleveland was shut out 3-0 on Sunday by the Chicago White Sox, who got eight dominant innings from Carlos Rodon and spoiled the Indians home finale.Disappointment could be sensed in every corner of Clevelands clubhouse as players stripped off uniforms that remained dry instead of being drenched with champagne.Like the bottles of bubbly, the championship remains on ice.You want to do it in front of the home crowd, second baseman Jason Kipnis said. It would have been fun to give high-fives down the line, all that stuff, but well push it back until tomorrow in Detroit, hopefully.Rodon struck (8-10) struck out a career-high 11 and blanked the Indians on just two singles. The left-hander easily handled the division leaders who still havent wrapped up a playoff spot and have gone flat at the worst time possible. Cleveland needed to win its regular-season finale at home and Detroit to lose to Kansas City for the Indians to win the division crown.The Tigers lost 12-9 to the Royals, but the Indians didnt do their part. Theyve clinched a share of the title, and now theyll try to win it outright on the road against the Tigers, whom theyve beaten 13 times in 15 games this season. The clubs open a four-game series Monday at Comerica Park.Nothing has come easy this season for Cleveland, which has overcome major injuries and must now defeat the Tigers, their long-time rivals, to return to the postseason for the first time since 2013.Its a little fitting, said starter Josh Tomlin, who allowed just one earned run in 6 2/3 innings. But we have a resilient group. Were ready for the next challenge. If it has to be in Detroit or Kansas City, wherever it may be, we need to get it done. We know what the task is and were prepared for it. Hopefully we get it done sooner rather than later.Cleveland had three errors for the second straight game and scored just one in the past two days.Carlos Sanchez had two RBI off Tomlin (12-9), who matched Rodon. However, the Indians couldnt do much against the left-hander, who turned in his best outing this season in Clevelands biggest game. Rodon struck out the side in the eighth before David Robertson worked the ninth for his 36th save.With little to play for, the White Sox enjoyed playing spoiler.Theyre eventually going to win it but we wont be around to see them celebrate, third baseman Todd Frazier said. Youve got to take pride in every game and every series, so theyll have to do it on the road now.Maybe feeling some of the pressure to wrap up a division theyve led since June 4, the Indians didnt get their first hit until the fifth, when Cleveland threatened to get a run across.Brandon Guyer singled leading off and took second on a passed ball. Coco Crisp walked and Chris Gimenez sacrificed. But Michael Martinez popped to short right, not deep enough to score Guyer and Rodon struck out Rajai Davis.Tomlin gave up a leadoff infield single to Tim Anderson in the first and then retired 12 straight, nine on fly balls to the outfield, before Frazier singled to open Chicagos fifth. He stole second with two outs and scored when Sanchez slapped a single for the only run Chicago would need.Indians manager Terry Francona didnt lament a loss that stung more than most.The itinerary says go to Detroit, he said. Well go where they tell us and play who they tell us and try to win. Thats what we always do.SAD SITUATIONBefore the game, players on both teams stood in front of clubhouse TVs and watched coverage of the tragic death of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, killed in a boating accident.White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu, who like Fernandez defected from Cuba, sat quietly at his locker with his face turned from the room. Abreu did not speak to reporters following the game.ATTENDANCE BUMPThe Indians drew 202,000 more fans this season than in 2015.HOME RUNDespite the weekend losses, the Indians went 15-5 at home since Aug. 21.UP NEXTWhite Sox: At a loss to explain his struggles since coming to Chicago in June, James Shields is 0-6 in his last 10 starts. The right-hander starts the series opener against Tampa Bay, the team he played for from 2006-12.Indians: Cy Young candidate Corey Kluber goes for his career-high 19th win as Cleveland begins its final road trip. Hes 3-0 with a 1.88 ERA against the Tigers this season. Jonathan Ericsson Jersey . -- Aldon Smith believes he is on the path to being sober for good. Dylan Larkin Jersey . -- Former San Diego Chargers safety Paul Oliver was found dead at his Atlanta-area home Tuesday night, and a medical examiner said Wednesday that the ex-player committed suicide. http://www.redwingshockeypro.com/authentic-mike-green-red-wings-jersey/ . According to a report from the Winnipeg Free Press, the Bombers will name Acting GM Kyle Walters to the post full time. Indias Rio-bound wrestler Narsingh Yadav has said he believes there is foul play involved in the entire episode surrounding his dope test.Someone has sabotaged my food supplements and water intake, he said in a statement issued on Sunday night. I take pride in the fact that I have competed in every competition, international and domestic, in an honest, fair and transparent manner and I will continue to do so. I am a responsible athlete with an understanding of the countrys expectations and hopes on me. I would never dream of betraying that hope.Reports had first emerged in the morning that Narsingh had tested positive for a banned substance.I have been a professional freestyle wrestler for over 15 years and I have undergone almost 25-30 dope tests, Narsingh said. I have come out clean every single time and never have any of my samples returned positive results. I have undergone three tests in the last month and a half. I appeared for a dope test on the 2nd of June before leaving for a training camp in Bulgaria. I was again tested on my return on the 25th of June and once again on the 5th of July.Narsingh has earlier found support from his coach Jagmal Singh and Mustafa Ghouse, the CEO of JSW Sports, who have supported him for the last two years.Narsingh has been training under me for the last 15 years, Jagmal said. He comes from a very poor family. I dont believe he taken any kind of dope. This is a big conspiracy around Narsingh. Why only trap him in this conspiracy?Saying that Narsingh was an honest wrestler and had gone through the qualification process, Jagmal wondered why he was put under so much pressure. He has been practising very hard to win a medal for his country. Why would he take steroids? Doesnt he realize thhe efforts he took in reaching this far? Im saying this again: this is a big conspiracy. Vladimir Konstantinov Red Wings Jersey. Narsingh has not taken any steroids and I can vouch for it.Ghouse felt that the entire controversy doesnt add up. We have been working closely with the authorities since we got to know of this a few days back, Ghouse told ESPN. It doesnt add up, we have been working with him for way too long to know that. We fully support him and are confident that the Wrestling Federation and the Sports Authority of India will find a solution.While the details of the drug test will only be revealed upon the end of the appeals process as per the NADA protocol, it is understood that the alleged substance Narsingh has tested positive for is an S1 anabolic agent called methyldienolone, which is known to lead to an increase in muscle and weight.This latest development comes as another flashpoint in what have been a tough few months for Narsingh, including a public and bitter spat with double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, who was the other contender for the sole spot in the 74kg freestyle category. Narsingh was favoured as he had earned the Olympic quota in the World Championships last year.While Sushils mentor Satpal Singh expressed his disappointment with the doping controversy and said that Sushil would be ready to step in as a replacement if needed, Indian Olympic Association secretary general Rajeev Mehta ruled out that possibility. As far as Sushil Kumar is concerned, I think there is practically no chance for him (to replace Narsingh), Mehta said. Everything is closed as far as entry of athletes is concerned. Cheap NFL JerseysCheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From ChinaCheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys' ' '

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