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Top Stories · October 9, 2026

Guardians crush White Sox to force winner-take-all ALDS Game 5

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The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in Game 4 of the American League Division Series, evening the series at 2-2 and forcing a decisive Game 5. Cleveland overcame an early 2-0 deficit and a mid-game 4-3 deficit, highlighted by home runs from José Ramírez and Patrick Bailey and a six-run sixth inning. The White Sox, seeking their first ALCS appearance since 2005, failed to clinch the series at home for the second straight game. The final game will take place in Cleveland on Saturday night.

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in Game 4 of the American League Division Series, evening the series at 2-2 and forcing a decisive Game 5. Cleveland overcame an early 2-0 deficit and a mid-game 4-3 deficit, highlighted by home runs from José Ramírez and Patrick Bailey and a six-run sixth inning. The White Sox, seeking their first ALCS appearance since 2005, failed to clinch the series at home for the second straight game. The final game will take place in Cleveland on Saturday night.