The Cleveland Guardians eliminated the Chicago White Sox with a 2-0 win in Game 5 of their American League Division Series, completing a comeback after losing the first two games. The victory sent Cleveland to the American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Gavin Williams started for Cleveland and allowed one hit over 5 2/3 scoreless innings. He struck out 12 of the 21 batters he faced. Guardians pitchers combined for 21 strikeouts, setting a record for a nine-inning postseason game, according to the source report.
José Ramírez supplied the game’s scoring with a two-run home run in the fourth inning. Cleveland’s bullpen recorded the final 10 outs, with the relievers striking out nine Chicago batters, the report said.
The White Sox had lost three consecutive elimination games after taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Cleveland’s win marked its second ALCS appearance in three seasons, according to the source.
The Rays had advanced after sweeping the New York Yankees. The source reported that the ALCS was scheduled to begin Monday in Florida. The supplied material does not specify the year of the games; its publication and reference dates are in October 2026.
