White Sox face Guardians in critical AL Central series starting Monday
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Chicago White Sox will play a crucial three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians beginning Monday. The White Sox currently hold a half-game lead in the AL Central after a disappointing 1-5 record last week. They seek to maintain first place, having not lost the top spot since July 3. Meanwhile, the Guardians, who are just behind, aim to overtake the White Sox with strong performances at home. The teams previously met with the White Sox winning six out of ten matchups this season, but stakes are high for this upcoming series.
- •White Sox lead AL Central by half a game as of September 14
- •White Sox finished last week 1-5 amid tough competition
- •Guardians have a chance to overtake White Sox with a series win
- •White Sox have held first place since July 3
- •White Sox lead the seasonal series against Guardians 6-4
- 12:19 PMCBS MLB — MLB Power Rankings: Has the magic run out on the White Sox's feel-good Cinderella story?
"Meanwhile, the Brewers and Dodgers remain on top, with the Rays and Yankees breathing down their necks
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