White Sox fall to Guardians, relinquish AL Central lead
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Chicago White Sox lost 6-3 to the Cleveland Guardians on September 16 at Progressive Field, marking their first day out of first place in the American League Central since July 4. The game's pivotal moment came in the sixth inning when Sox reliever Sean Newcomb allowed a three-run home run to Petey Halpin, turning a 3-2 lead into a 5-3 deficit. The Guardians extended their lead to 6-3 with an RBI double from José Ramírez. The White Sox, currently second in the division, are fighting not only for the AL Central title but also for a wild-card spot, holding a slim lead over the Texas Rangers.
- •White Sox held a share of AL Central lead since July 4.
- •Cleveland takes over first place, leading by half a game.
- •White Sox have 10 games remaining in the regular season.
- •Sox miss crucial opportunities, finishing 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position.
- •Colson Montgomery exited the game with a wrist injury, X-rays negative.
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Guardians Win White Sox Series And Climb Into 1st Place
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Three Major Takeaways from White Sox Series Loss to Cleveland
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox drop out of AL Central lead for 1st time since July 4 with 6-3 loss to Guardians
"CLEVELAND — Chicago White Sox relievers lost their command in the sixth inning Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. And the Sox lost their grip on the American League Central. The Sox fell to second place in the division with a 6-3 loss to the Guardians in front of 23,336 at Progressive Field. The Sox had held at least a share of the Central lead since July 4. The Guardians took over ...
"For the first time in 75 days, the Chicago White Sox will not be at the top of the American League Central Division. A 6-3 White Sox loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday caused them to drop the series against their division rivals. At this time two weeks ago, the South Siders had a …
"With a bit more than a week to go in the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the Cleveland Guardians have moved into 1st place in the American League Central Division.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 12:28 AMCleveland Guardians Win White Sox Series And Climb Into 1st Place
With a bit more than a week to go in the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the Cleveland Guardians have moved into 1st place in the American League Central Division.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 12:22 AMThree Major Takeaways from White Sox Series Loss to Cleveland
For the first time in 75 days, the Chicago White Sox will not be at the top of the American League Central Division. A 6-3 White Sox loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday caused them to drop the series against their division rivals. At this time two weeks ago, the South Siders had a …
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 11:28 PMWhite Sox drop out of AL Central lead for 1st time since July 4 with 6-3 loss to Guardians
CLEVELAND — Chicago White Sox relievers lost their command in the sixth inning Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. And the Sox lost their grip on the American League Central. The Sox fell to second place in the division with a 6-3 loss to the Guardians in front of 23,336 at Progressive Field. The Sox had held at least a share of the Central lead since July 4. The Guardians took over ...
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