Williams, Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in five-game AL Division Series
- On Saturday, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0 at Progressive Field, completing a historic comeback from an 0-2 deficit. The Guardians are the first team to erase such a deficit since the 2017 New York Yankees.
- Guardians icon José Ramírez fueled the comeback after going hitless in Games 1 and 2. He provided the game's only runs with a two-run homer in the fourth inning, carrying his strong regular season finish into the playoffs.
- Pitcher Gavin Williams struck out 12 batters over 5 innings, tying a franchise postseason record. The White Sox missed with 22 of 50 swings for a 44% whiff rate, while Guardians pitchers combined for 21 strikeouts.
- The Cleveland Guardians advance to the AL Championship Series, facing the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Monday. The White Sox exit the postseason after a season showing positive growth for the franchise.
- Heading into the ALCS, the Guardians' pitching staff faces fatigue after the grueling five-game series. Manager Stephen Vogt relied heavily on Closer Cade Smith and Hunter Gaddis, leaving limited rest for the upcoming series.
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Guardians stun White Sox with 21 strikeouts to win ALDS after 0-2 deficit
Gavin Williams struck out 12, José Ramírez homered on a pitch just above home plate and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 Saturday night to complete a comeback from an 0-2 deficit in their best-of-five AL Division Series.
Williams, Ramirez lead Guardians past White Sox in Game 5 to cap ALDS comeback
Gavin Williams struck out 12, José Ramirez homered on a pitch just above home plate and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 Saturday night to complete a comeback from an 0-2 deficit in their best-of-five AL Division Series.
Guardians Beat White Sox to Reach ALCS, Box Score Stats, Highlights, Updated MLB Playoff Bracket
The Cleveland Guardians punched their ticket to the American League Championship Series, shutting down the Chicago White Sox in a defensive battle to clinch Game 5 on Saturday, 2-0.
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