White Sox fall short against Guardians, end ALDS run in Game 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 5:29 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
The Chicago White Sox's postseason concluded with a 2-0 defeat to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the ALDS at Progressive Field. The loss came after Chicago had a 2-0 series lead, becoming only the seventh team in the Wild Card era to lose a best-of-five series in that manner. Manager Will Venable expressed disappointment but highlighted the team's accomplishments, particularly after a disastrous 2025 season in which they lost 102 games. Gavin Williams pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, contributing to the Guardians' victory, alongside José Ramírez's key two-run homer in the fourth. Chicago now looks forward to the offseason with optimism based on their performance this year.
- •White Sox lost 2-0 to Guardians in ALDS Game 5
- •Venable emphasizes team's accomplishments despite loss
- •Chicago had a 2-0 lead before losing three straight games
- •Gavin Williams struck out 12 batters in Game 5
- •José Ramírez's fourth-inning homer provided all the runs
- 5:29 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox manager Will Venable is amazed by Chicago’s Cinderella run even in defeat
"The Chicago White Sox’s postseason run ended one win short of the American League Championship Series, but manager Will Venable was not about to let the loss define what his team accomplished. Chicago fell 2-0 to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the ALDS on Saturday at Progressive Field, becoming just the seventh team in the Wild Card era to […] The post White Sox manager Will Venable is amazed by Chicago’s Cinderella run even in defeat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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