Photos: Indians win ALCS, advance to World Series

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Photos: Indians win ALCS, advance to World Series

Cleveland defeated Toronto 3-0 Wednesday in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, its fourth win in the best-of-seven series. Cleveland advances to the World Series to face the Cubs or Dodgers.

Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana celebrates after making the final out during the ninth inning of Wednesday's 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

The win was Cleveland's fourth in the best-of-seven American League Championship Series and secures a spot in the World Series against the Cubs or Dodgers.

Cody Allen closed the door on the Blue Jays in the ninth with a pair of strikeouts and a pop out to end the game.

Cleveland's Coco Crisp smiles after crossing home plate following his solo homer in the fourth inning of Wednesday's ALCS Game 5 against the Blue Jays.

Coco Crisp (right) celebrates with teammates after his home run in the fourth inning of Wednesday's ALCS Game 5 in Toronto.

Carlos Santana celebrates after his solo home run in the third inning of Wednesday's ALCS Game 5 in Toronto.

Carlos Santana goes deep for a solo homer in the third, giving the Indians a 2-0 lead.

Carlos Santana (right) and Francisco Lindor celebrate after Santana's home run in the third.

Edwin Encarnacion reacts during the fifth inning of Wednesday's game.

Cleveland right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall can't get a glove on a single by Toronto's Russell Martin during the fifth inning of Wednesday's game.

Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada works against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of Wednesday's game.

Cleveland starter Ryan Merritt delivers a pitch in the first inning of Wednesday's game.

Cleveland's Mike Napoli doubles to drive in Francisco Lindor in the first inning of Wednesday's game.

Cleveland's Francisco Lindor scores on Mike Napoli's double as Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin watches during the first inning of Wednesday's game.

Francisco Lindor celebrates with teammate Jose Ramirez after scoring in the first inning of Wednesday's game.

Blue Jays starter Marco Estrada looks on in the third inning of Wednesday's game.

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Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana celebrates after making the final out during the ninth inning of Wednesday's 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

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