Saltdogs' record setters Ian Gac (pictured) and Marshall Schuler were named to the 2014 American Association Postseason All-Star Team, the league announced Monday. (ROD ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY)

After clinching the Central division title following a rain out Sunday, the Saltdogs split a double header with the Sioux City Explorers in front of 4,579 fans to wrap up the regular season at Haymarket Park Monday afternoon.

With a Gary loss at Winnipeg Sunday night, the Saltdogs clinched the 2014 American Association Central Division Championship, and have earned a playoff berth for the first time since 2010.

Sunday night's game has been postponed due to unplayable field conditions. A double header (seven-inning games) will begin Monday at 12:05 p.m. Tickets for Sunday will be good for both games Monday. (STACIE SCOTT/Journal Star)

The 2014 Saltdogs awards were handed out during Friday night's win: Ian Gac, Marquis Fleming, Marshall Schuler and Kevin McGovern were honored.

The Saltdogs swept a day-night double header with the Sioux City Explorers Friday at Haymarket Park, winning by totals of 13-6 and 11-4 to take a half-game lead in the Central with two to play (three remain for Gary SouthShore).

The Saltdogs could not hold on to a three-run, sixth inning lead as the Sioux Falls Canaries avoided the sweep with a 5-4 victory in their home finale at The Birdcage Thursday night.

Ian Gac was massive yet again and Jeremy Hamilton made a diving catch in left to end the game as the Saltdogs edged the Sioux Falls Canaries 4-3 in front of 2,089 fans at The Birdcage Wednesday night.

Joe Bisenius was masterful, equaling a franchise record with 14 strikeouts and zero walks as the Saltdogs blanked the Sioux Falls Canaries 5-0 at The Birdcage Tuesday night. (ROD ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY)

Saltdogs’ 1B Ian Gac was named American Association Player of the Week by Poinstreak, the league’s statistics provider Monday. (FRANCIS GARDLER/Journal Star)