Guardians rally past White Sox to force decisive Game 5 in ALDS

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field, evening the American League Division Series at two games apiece and setting up a decisive Game 5. Chicago opened with a 2-0 advantage, but Patrick Bailey’s solo home run and José Ramírez’s two‑run shot put Cleveland ahead 3-2. The White Sox replied, taking a 4-3 lead after a bases‑loaded hit‑by‑pitch and a sacrifice fly. In the sixth inning the Guardians rallied: Bailey added an RBI single, Ramírez contributed another hit, and Jo Adell delivered a two‑run single as Cleveland sent eight consecutive batters to reach base safely, plating six runs to build a 9-4 edge. White Sox reliever Grant Taylor failed to record an out during his appearance. Chicago threatened in the ninth when Miguel Vargas launched a solo homer, trimming the deficit to four runs, but Cleveland’s bullpen held firm to secure the win. The teams will meet Saturday, Oct. 10 in Cleveland for Game 5, with the victor advancing to the American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Guaranteed Rate Field succeeded Comiskey Park as the White Sox home venue in 1991. Read the full story at Lvsportsnetwork →