Guardians beat White Sox to force Game 5 in ALDS
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-5 to force a decisive Game 5 in their AL Division Series. José Ramírez led the offense, helping Cleveland overcome a 2-0 series deficit.
Why it matters
The outcome determines which team advances to the American League Championship Series, impacting the postseason bracket.
CHICAGO — Facing elimination for the second consecutive day, José Ramírez and the Cleveland Guardians responded once again.
“What this team is doing is only what we know how to do,” the All-Star third baseman said.
Ramírez homered and drove in three runs, and Cleveland beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Thursday night to send their AL Division Series to a winner-take-all Game 5.
Patrick Bailey also went deep and Game 2 starter Gavin Williams came out of the bullpen to get the last three outs as the Guardians won in Chicago for the second straight day after beginning their postseason with two losses at home. Jo Adell hit a two-run single in a six-run sixth inning for the AL Central champions.
“This team has answered all year,” manager Stephen Vogt said. “We talk about it — we punch back.”
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