SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) - The Sioux City Explorers claimed its first American Association West Division title since 2018 following its 9-4 victory over the Sioux Falls Canaries.

Along with Sioux City's win, Milwaukee defeated Kansas City 7-2 to help the Explorers secure the top-seed headed into the postseason.

Abdiel Layer led the Explorers with four RBI, hitting his third home run in his last two games. Kurtis Byrne's two-RBI double in the bottom of the fourth inning put Sioux City up for good. The X's scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to put the game out of reach.

Sioux City wraps up its series with Sioux Falls tomorrow before its final series of the regular season at Winnipeg, beginning on Friday. The Explorers will select its first-round playoff opponent, which beg

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