Jose Ramírez helps Guardians advance to ALCS with back-to-back home runs
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Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on October 10, 2026, securing their place in the ALCS. Jose Ramírez hit a pivotal two-run home run in the fourth inning, marking his second consecutive game with a home run in elimination situations. The Guardians made history by coming back from a 0-2 deficit in the postseason, the first team since 2017 to achieve this feat. Cleveland's pitching staff supported the offense with a record 21 strikeouts in the game, allowing them to shift focus to the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- •Jose Ramírez hit two home runs in do-or-die playoff games.
- •The Guardians made a historic comeback from a 0-2 series deficit.
- •Cleveland's pitching staff achieved 21 strikeouts in Game 5.
- •Guardians face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS next.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Ramírez playoff stats: How Guardians superstar saved Cleveland's season with HRs in back-to-back must-win games
"The third baseman was the best player in this series.
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