Guardians walk-off White Sox, 7-6, in crucial AL Central matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:19 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians achieved a dramatic walk-off victory over the Chicago White Sox, winning 7-6 on September 16. After trailing 3-0 in the first inning due to consecutive home runs, the White Sox reclaimed the lead in the sixth inning. However, with two outs in the ninth, Brayan Rocchio delivered a two-run double to secure the win for Cleveland. The outcome keeps the White Sox a half-game ahead in the AL Central standings.
- •Guardians scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth for the win.
- •White Sox led after scoring four runs in the sixth inning.
- •Chris Murphy started for the White Sox but struggled early.
- •Davis Martin allowed only one earned run in 5.1 innings of relief.
- •Cleveland's win keeps the division race extremely close.
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — AL Central race tightens as Guardians walk-off the White Sox, 7-6
"Davis Martin surrendered one earned after the failed opener, but Grant Taylor couldn’t hold down the ninth in Cleveland
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