White Sox set record for most strikeouts in postseason game against Guardians

The Chicago White Sox concluded their playoff run with a record 21 strikeouts in Game 5 against the Cleveland Guardians, as they blew a 2-0 series lead. Their inability to produce runs while facing Guardians pitching sealed their fate. Chicago previously set a postseason record for strikeouts with 19 in Game 3. Over the five-game ALDS series, the White Sox struck out a total of 75 times, the most in division series history, surpassing the previous record of 64. The series ended with Chicago eliminated from the postseason.

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