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Guardians beat White Sox 2-0 to reach ALCS
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 in Game 5 of their American League Division Series.
The win ended Chicago’s season after the White Sox had taken a 2-0 lead in the series.
Starting pitcher Gavin Williams led Cleveland with a strong performance in a game with few hits and many strikeouts.
The teams had used 49 pitchers across the first four games, but Game 5 came down to a close pitching duel.
The Guardians also changed their lineup, including giving Patrick Bailey the start at catcher after his home run in Game 4.
Cleveland now advances to the American League Championship Series, its second appearance in three years.
The Guardians are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg on Monday night.
The Guardians beat the White Sox 2-0 in Game 5 to advance to the American League Championship Series.
Starter Gavin Williams delivered a brilliant performance for Cleveland.
The White Sox had led the series 2-0 before losing three straight games.
The Guardians will face the Rays in St. Petersburg on Monday night.
It is Cleveland’s second ALCS appearance in three years.
- Who
- The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox.
- What
- The Guardians beat the White Sox 2-0 in Game 5 to reach the ALCS.
- When
- 2026; the exact game date is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The Guardians won the deciding game of the ALDS and advanced to the ALCS.
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The White Sox lost three consecutive games.
The Guardians beat the White Sox 2-0 and advanced to the ALCS.
The Guardians are set to face the Rays in St. Petersburg.
- Game 5 score
- Guardians 2, White Sox 0
- Starting pitcher
- Gavin Williams
- Next opponent
- Tampa Bay Rays
- Next series location
- St. Petersburg
- ALCS appearances
- Second for the Guardians in three years
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