Guardians rally to defeat White Sox and advance to ALCS

The Cleveland Guardians topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 in Game 5 of the American League Division Series on October 8, 2026. José Ramírez hit a crucial home run in the fourth inning, marking a turning point in the series after the Guardians' earlier struggles. Pitcher Gavin recorded nine strikeouts, maintaining a perfect game until the fifth inning. The Guardians capitalized on their momentum to close out the series in front of a supportive crowd, advancing to the ALCS where they will face the winner of the other division series matchup.

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