Cleveland Guardians tie playoff series with White Sox after 9-5 win in Game 4

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Cleveland Guardians tie playoff series with White Sox after 9-5 win in Game 4
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The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in Game 4 of the American League Division Series on October 9, leveling the series at two games each. Despite a ceremonial first pitch by actor Brendan Hunt, known for his role as Coach Beard in 'Ted Lasso', the White Sox struggled defensively, conceding nine runs for the second consecutive game. The White Sox had previously won the first two games of the series but faltered in Games 3 and 4, preparing for a decisive Game 5 in Cleveland scheduled for October 10.

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  • •Guardians win 9-5, tying the ALDS at two games each.
  • •Brendan Hunt threw the ceremonial first pitch before the game.
  • •White Sox led the series 2-0 before losing the last two games.
  • •Game 5 will take place on October 10 in Cleveland.
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  • 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Ted Lasso’s Coach Beard wasn’t able to get White Sox to ‘BELIEVE’ in Game 4 vs. Guardians
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Despite his best efforts, Ted Lasso Coach Beard actor Brendan Hunt couldn’t hype up the Chicago White Sox enough to beat the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of their playoff series. Before the game began, Coach Beard took to the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch . He threw a decent pitch, as the catcher only had to move a little bit to […] The post Ted Lasso’s Coach Beard wasn’t able to get White Sox to ‘BELIEVE’ in Game 4 vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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