Guardians rely on relief pitching as game against White Sox continues

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Guardians rely on relief pitching as game against White Sox continues
Summary

The Cleveland Guardians faced the Chicago White Sox on September 15, 2026, in an ongoing game at Progressive Field. The White Sox utilized left-handed relief pitcher Chris Murphy, who struggled early, allowing back-to-back home runs to Adell and Bazzana. Despite a lackluster offensive effort from the Guardians, manager Steve Vogt called on relief pitchers Cade Smith, Hunter Gaddis, and others earlier than usual in pursuit of a critical win for playoff positioning. As the game unfolds, the Guardians aim to overcome the deficit while keeping playoff hopes alive.

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  • Guardians trail in a crucial late-season game against the White Sox.
  • Adell and Bazzana hit back-to-back home runs off Chris Murphy.
  • Steve Vogt aggressively managed the bullpen to keep the game close.
  • Cade Smith delivered a strong performance in relief pitching.
  • The outcome impacts the Guardians' playoff ambitions.
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For the second straight day (they might be on #3 by the time you read this) the White Sox went with a tried-and-true Guardian-dominating strategy: They started a left-handed relief pitcher. But Chris Murphy was terrible. Adell & Bazzana hit b2b jacks off him and things were looking good. But as usual, the Guards did […]

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