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Guardians complete reverse sweep against White Sox in ALDS

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 5:08 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Guardians complete reverse sweep against White Sox in ALDS

Summary

The Cleveland Guardians advanced to the ALCS after defeating the Chicago White Sox 2-0 in Game 5 of the ALDS on October 10, 2026. Following a difficult start to the series, the Guardians made history by winning three consecutive games after losing the first two at home. Gavin Williams dominated on the mound, achieving 12 strikeouts in 5.2 innings, while the Guardians' offense rebounded significantly, scoring 18 runs in the final two games. With this victory, the Guardians reach the ALCS for the seventh time in franchise history.

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By the Numbers

•Cleveland wins ALDS 3-2 after being down 0-2.
•Gavin Williams records 12 strikeouts in Game 5.
•Guardians score 18 runs in last two games.
•Jose Ramirez plays a crucial role in the series.
•Chicago strikes out 21 times in Game 5.

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5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Down, But Never Out: Guardians Vanquish White Sox in ALDS

What they're saying

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Cleveland dug an improbable hole to climb out of - but not an impossible one. Thanks to Gavin Williams and Jose Ramirez's Game 5 heroics, the Guardians pulled off the reverse sweep and knocked out the White Sox, sending them to the ALCS for the seventh time in club history.
— Yahoo Sports

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