MINNEAPOLIS – The playoff scenario for the Cleveland Indians is simple: win Sunday and they are in.

The Indians moved into sole possession of the AL wild-card lead on the next-to-last scheduled day of the regular season, beating the Minnesota Twins 5-1 Saturday behind Scott Kazmir’s strong start to extend their winning streak to nine.

Seeking their first postseason appearance since 2007, the Indians (91-70) took a one-game lead over Tampa Bay and Texas (both 90-71).

“We want to keep this roll going. This is so much fun,” Nick Swisher said.

Cleveland is assured of at least a tie for the AL wild card. With three teams seeking the two wild cards, Sunday’s results could decide the matter or lead to one or two tiebreaker games at the start of next week.

Carlos Santana homered for the Indians, who have won 14 of their last 16.

If the three teams are tied after Sunday, Cleveland would host Tampa Bay on Monday, with the winner advancing to the postseason. The loser would play at Texas on Tuesday for the second wild card.

In the event Sunday ends with a tie for the second wild-card berth, there would be a one-game tiebreaker Monday. Tampa Bay would host Cleveland or Texas would be home against the Rays.

The two wild cards would then meet in a postseason game Wednesday to determine which advances to the division series.

“Every time you win, it makes the next day that much more important, so we get to show up tomorrow and see if we can win a game,” Indians manager Terry Francona said. “We need to be one run better tomorrow and then we go from there.”

Blue Jays 7, Rays 2

In Toronto, Tampa Bay dropped into a tie with Texas for the second AL wild-card berth, losing to Toronto as Ryan Goins and Kevin Pillar hit two-run homers.

Munenori Kawasaki was 0-for-2 for the Rays.

Rangers 7, Angels, 4

In Arlington, Texas, Craig Gentry doubled, scored and bunted home a run, helping the Rangers beat Los Angeles for their sixth straight win.

Orioles 6, Red Sox 5

In Baltimore, Steve Pearce drove in the go-ahead runs with a double in the eighth inning and the Orioles rallied to a earn win over Boston, which clinched home-field advantage throughout the postseason earlier in the day.

Mariners 7, Athletics 5

In Seattle, Brad Miller hit a pair of home runs, including his first grand slam, and the Mariners beat Oakland in a game that decided division-series matchups in the American League.

The AL West champion A’s will host their playoff opener next Friday against AL Central winner Detroit.

White Sox 6, Royals 5

In Chicago, Adam Dunn and Conor Gillaspie each hit two-run homers for the White Sox.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Pirates 8, Reds 3

In Cincinnati, Neil Walker hit two of Pittsburgh’s six homers and the Pirates clinched home-field advantage for the NL’s wild-card game.

Cardinals 6, Cubs 2

In St. Louis, Adam Wainwright earned his 19th victory in a tuneup for the NL division series opener.

Phillies 5, Braves 4

In Atlanta, Chris Johnson made a headfirst dive into first base but was thrown out to end the game, then argued in the dugout with Braves coach Terry Pendleton.

Brewers 4, Mets 2 (10)

In New York, Carlos Gomez homered and had four hits, including a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning.

Norichika Aoki was 1-for-5 for Milwaukee.

Nationals 2, Diamondbacks 0

In Phoenix, Dan Haren ended his disappointing season by blanking Arizona on four hits through seven innings.

Padres 9, Giants 3

In San Francisco, Jesus Guzman, Chris Denorfia and Jedd Gyorko each homered and drove in two runs.

Rockies 1, Dodgers 0

In Los Angeles, Juan Nicasio outdueled Zack Greinke for his first victory in six starts and Nolan Arenado had an RBI double.

INTERLEAGUE

Marlins 2, Tigers 1 (10)

In Miami, Detroit’s Anibal Sanchez all but clinched the AL ERA title by pitching five scoreless innings, but Joaquin Benoit blew a save.