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Guardians win Game 4 to force decisive Game 5 against White Sox

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Guardians win Game 4 to force decisive Game 5 against White Sox

Summary

The Cleveland Guardians secured a 9-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in ALDS Game 4 on October 8, 2026, forcing a decisive Game 5. Cade Smith started the game but struggled in the ninth, leading the Guardians to bring in Gavin Williams to close it out. Williams achieved the final outs effectively, pitching 18 times with 12 strikes. The Guardians now prepare for Game 5 in Cleveland, with Williams likely to be available for a starting role.

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By the Numbers

•Guardians defeat White Sox 9-5 in Game 4.
•Cade Smith pitched early, but Gavin Williams closed the game.
•Williams threw 18 pitches in the ninth inning.
•Game 5 is scheduled for October 9 in Cleveland.
•Guardians will likely start Williams in Game 5.

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7:01 AMYahoo Sports — Why Guardians Pitched Gavin Williams From Bullpen, How It Impacts Game 5 Pitching Plan

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The Cleveland Guardians couldn’t leave this to chance. Cade Smith was brought in early to try and close out ALDS Game 4 across multiple innings to send it to a decisive Game 5 Saturday night in Cleveland against the Chicago White Sox, but Smith ran out of gas in the ninth. That’s when the Guardians […] The post Why Guardians Pitched Gavin Williams From Bullpen, How It Impacts Game 5 Pitching Plan appeared first on HEAVY.
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