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Graphic of the AL Central race since Aug. 1

By PETE GRATHOFF

The Kansas City Star
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer was visited by pitching coach Jeff Jones in the seventh inning of Saturday’s game.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer was visited by pitching coach Jeff Jones in the seventh inning of Saturday’s game. JOHN SLEEZER The Kansas City Star

The American League Central race has been a back-and-forth affair all season.

The Royals and Tigers have traded places atop the division a few times. Even since Aug. 1, the race has topsy-turvy, as this graphic shows:

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