Top Stories · October 11, 2026
Guardians complete ALDS comeback over White Sox, strike out record 21 batters to set up date with Rays
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The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0 in Game 5 to win the American League Division Series, completing a comeback after trailing 0-2. Starting pitcher Gavin Williams struck out 12 batters and allowed only one hit in 5.2 innings. José Ramírez provided the game's only runs with a two-run homer in the fourth inning. Cleveland pitchers combined for a record-breaking 21 strikeouts in a nine-inning postseason game. The Guardians will face the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series starting Monday.
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0 in Game 5 to win the American League Division Series, completing a comeback after trailing 0-2. Starting pitcher Gavin Williams struck out 12 batters and allowed only one hit in 5.2 innings. José Ramírez provided the game's only runs with a two-run homer in the fourth inning. Cleveland pitchers combined for a record-breaking 21 strikeouts in a nine-inning postseason game. The Guardians will face the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series starting Monday.