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Guardians' Gavin Williams to Start vs. White Sox's Sean Burke in Winner-Take-All ALDS Game 5

Williams gets the ball after throwing the ninth inning in Game 4, while the White Sox turn to Burke for their first traditional start in seven postseason games.

  • On Saturday, Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams will face Chicago White Sox right-hander Sean Burke in a winner-take-all Game 5 of the American League Division Series.
  • Although Cleveland secured home field by winning the AL Central title by one game, the road team has won all four games in this series, forcing the decider.
  • Williams led the American League with 248 strikeouts this season, while Burke enters undefeated against Cleveland this year with a 1.19 ERA across three starts.
  • The winner advances to Tampa Bay for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Monday, with both managers planning an all-hands-on-deck approach.
  • White Sox manager Will Venable opted for a traditional starter in Burke to serve as the 'bulk guy,' describing the rivalry as "a special thing" to witness.
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Gavin Williams will open the decisive game for the Guardians against Chicago after matching the series.The pitcher seeks to consolidate his domain.Sean Burke will be the opener of the White Sox. Both teams have all their players ready for the crucial match in Cleveland.

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El Fildeo broke the news on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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