Top Stories · October 8, 2026
White Sox pitching depth faces real test as Guardians try to push playoff series to five games
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The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians are set for Game 4 of the American League Division Series. Cleveland enters the game following a 9-run victory in Game 3 that prevented a sweep. The Guardians will start pitcher Parker Messick, who posted a 2.56 ERA during the regular season, while the White Sox will utilize Hagen Smith as an opener. The winner of this series will advance to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series.
The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians are set for Game 4 of the American League Division Series. Cleveland enters the game following a 9-run victory in Game 3 that prevented a sweep. The Guardians will start pitcher Parker Messick, who posted a 2.56 ERA during the regular season, while the White Sox will utilize Hagen Smith as an opener. The winner of this series will advance to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series.