Guardians and White Sox face potential delays in ALDS Game 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox are in a decisive ALDS Game 5 at Progressive Field on October 11. A band of rain is forecast to arrive shortly after the scheduled 8 p.m. ET first pitch, raising concerns about possible game delays. Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams is set to start against White Sox pitcher Sean Burke. Cleveland secured this game after a 9-5 victory in Game 4, making this match critical for both teams aiming for a place in the American League Championship Series.
- •Game 5 of the ALDS is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
- •Rain is expected to push into Cleveland shortly after first pitch.
- •Cleveland won Game 4 to force this decisive match.
- •Gavin Williams starts for the Guardians against Sean Burke of the White Sox.
- •Potential weather delays could affect the game's progress.
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Severe weather issues could affect MLB ALDS Game 5
"Winner take all game could be affected by severe weather.
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