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White Sox and Guardians Reach ALDS Game 5 After Tight Season Race
The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox are playing Game 5 of their American League Division Series in Cleveland.
The teams finished the regular season with nearly identical records: Cleveland was 85-77, and Chicago was 84-78.
Chicago had the better record in games between the two teams, but Cleveland held the division lead at the end of the season.
The teams came into the playoffs from different positions: Cleveland is a regular postseason team, while Chicago had recently endured three straight 100-loss seasons.
Their close finish and uneven play have carried into a series marked by pitching decisions, replay challenges and several hit batters.
The series is still underway, with Game 5 next.
The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians are set to meet in Game 5 of the American League Division Series in Cleveland.
The series has been close, with the teams’ regular-season records separated by one win.
Cleveland finished the regular season at 85-77, while Chicago finished at 84-78.
Chicago held a one-game advantage over Cleveland in their head-to-head regular-season record.
The series had featured six hit-by-pitches and four home runs.
- Who
- The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians.
- What
- They are meeting in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.
- When
- October 10, 2026; the article says the game is tonight.
- Where
- Cleveland.
- Why
- The game is the deciding fifth game of their ALDS series.
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- Cleveland regular-season record
- 85-77
- Chicago regular-season record
- 84-78
- Head-to-head advantage
- Chicago led by one game
- Series hit-by-pitches
- 6
- Series home runs
- 4
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