Guardians complete ALDS comeback over White Sox, strike out record 21 batters to set up date with Rays
The Cleveland Guardians completed a comeback against the Chicago White Sox in the ALDS, winning Game 5 behind a record-setting 21-strikeout performance. Jose Ramirez provided the winning offense with a two-run home run, securing the team's advancement to face the Rays.
Why it matters
The game set a new postseason record for strikeouts, marking a significant moment in the current MLB playoff season.
No air conditioning is needed in Cleveland on Saturday night, because they are feeling the breeze of the Chicago White Sox bats. Guardians pitchers combined to strike out a nine-inning postseason record 21 White Sox batters, as they completed the comeback from down 2-0 in the American League Division Series to win Game 5, 2-0. Gavin Williams got the start for Cleveland and dominated from the jump - of the 21 batters he faced, 12 of them went down on strikes. He tossed 5.2 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit, two walks, and a hit batsman. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Williams was shoving all night, but Jose Ramirez gave him quite a nice cushion, golfing a two-run home run in the fourth inning.
Also covering this story
One other newsroom covered this event. We read that version too.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in