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White Sox Beat Guardians, Move Closer to ALCS
Confirmed
In Short: The Chicago White Sox edged the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 in Game 1 of their American League Division Series.
Braden Montgomery's two-run double in the seventh inning proved decisive as the White Sox took a 2-0 series lead.
Sean Burke provided solid relief, allowing just one hit over 5⅓ innings.
Jo Adell's RBI triple in the eighth inning briefly narrowed the gap for the Guardians.
The Guardians had previously clinched the AL Central title, but the White Sox are now one win away from advancing to the ALCS.
Cleveland's Petey Halpin hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning during a regular-season game, helping the Guardians secure first place in the AL Central.
José Ramírez and Jo Adell had standout performances in the Guardians' regular-season victory over the White Sox.
Tommy Pham's three-run homer in the fifth inning briefly gave Chicago the lead before Cleveland's comeback.
The Guardians clinched their third straight AL Central title and a bye in the Wild Card round, while the White Sox are fighting for the third American League wild card.
The series continues with Game 2 on Monday at Progressive Field, where the Guardians will face the White Sox again.
What this adds
The Guardians' pitching advantage, highlighted by Gavin Williams' strong regular season, will be tested in the upcoming games.
The Guardians' bye in the Wild Card round gives them a few days to rest and strategize before facing the White Sox.
Background
The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox will face off in the American League Division Series, with the Guardians holding the edge in pitching.
What's confirmed
- Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan, left, center fielder Petey Halpin, center, and right fielder Jo Adell (7) celebrate after the Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game in Cleveland, Wednesday, Sept.
- CLEVELAND (AP) — Petey Halpin hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning, Parker Messick struck out eight and the Cleveland Guardians moved into first place in the AL Central with a 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
- It is the first time since July 3 the Guardians have had sole possession of the top spot as they go for their third straight division title.
What's still developing
- He advanced to second on Miguel Vargas' walk and scored on Munetaka Murakami's base hit to pull Chicago within 2-1.
- José Ramírez had two doubles to tie Nap Lajoie for second on the franchise’s career list with 424, and Jo Adell had a two-run single in the third as the Guardians won for the third time in four games.
- Cleveland had runners on first and second off Hagen Smith (3-2) with two outs in the sixth when Halpin drove Sean Newcomb’s elevated sinker into the right-field stands to put the Guardians up by two runs.
- Four teams -- the Cubs, White Sox, Guardians and Padres -- all clinched playoff berths on Thursday, giving us 10 of 12 teams on the bracket.
- The Guardians have a one-game lead over the White Sox in the AL Central in a race that looks like it'll come down to the wire.
- The Cleveland Guardians managed to run down the Chicago White Sox in the American League Central and it looks like the race will go down to the final days of the season.
- The White Sox swept the Astros to meet a familiar face in the division-rival Guardians, while the Yankees swept the Red Sox and will play the Rays in the ALDS.
- ET/4 CT on TBS/truTV/UniMas/HBO Max Season series: The White Sox held a narrow advantage in the head-to-head despite the Guardians walking away with the AL Central crown this season.
- Chicago White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters added yet another impressive accomplishment to his resume amid his impressive rookie season, working an 18-pitch plate appearance against Cleveland Guardians starter Gavin Williams.
- The Guardians are fortunate to play in this “bracket-style” era, as seeding does not reset each round so they'd just have to play one of the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays in the ALCS.
- Still, the Guardians earned the luxury of a few days off and a chance to set their pitching staff.
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