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Guardians trail White Sox 4-3 as key player struggles in Game 4

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Guardians trail White Sox 4-3 as key player struggles in Game 4

Summary

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt's decision to start Angel Martinez in Game 4 against the Chicago White Sox comes under scrutiny as the player remains hitless. Martinez entered the game with no hits and seven strikeouts in 12 at-bats during the playoffs. In the early innings, he struck out with the bases loaded and grounded into a double play. Despite the struggles of Martinez, Cleveland's Jose Ramirez hit a two-run homer, bringing the score to 4-3 in favor of the White Sox. The Guardians are fighting to stay alive in the AL Division Series.

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By the Numbers

•Angel Martinez entered Game 4 hitless with seven strikeouts in the playoffs.
•Martinez struck out with bases loaded in the first inning.
•Jose Ramirez hit a two-run homer for the Guardians.
•Cleveland trails the White Sox 4-3 after the fifth inning.
•The Guardians aim to avoid elimination in the AL Division Series.

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Stephen Vogt’s decision to trust hitless Guardians outfielder looks even more puzzling

What they're saying

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Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt understands that he will have to mix and match more than most skippers — that just comes with the territory for a bottom-barrel payroll — but one of his recent decisions is not working out thus far. Angel Martinez entered a must-win Game 4 with no hits and seven strikeouts in 12 at-bats during the American […] The post Stephen Vogt’s decision to trust hitless Guardians outfielder looks even more puzzling appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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