(Reuters) – The Cleveland Indians earned an American League record 21st consecutive win on Wednesday with a 5-3 victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers.

The Indians got home runs from Jay Bruce and Roberto Perez en route to a victory that moved them past the 2002 Oakland Athletics for the AL record, and tied the 1935 Chicago Cubs, who play in the National League, at 21 wins in a row.

A Cleveland victory at home on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals would leave only the 1916 New York Giants – who won 26 consecutive games – ahead of the Indians.

The Giants’ remarkable run included one tie game but the streak is still recognized by Major League Baseball as the longest in major league history.