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Surging Guardians Beat the White Sox 3-1

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on September 13, 2025, in Cleveland with homers from C.J. Kayfus and Jhonkensy Noel.
The Guardians aimed to rally into the third American League wild-card slot while Parker Messick, a left-hander who debuted August 20, started the game.
Messick gave up a single run and seven hits while pitching six innings, improving his record to 3-0 along with a 1.84 ERA over five starts. Meanwhile, Noel's pinch-hit home run off Fraser Ellard cut the lead to 3-1 in the eighth inning.
C.J. Kayfus connected for a two-run homer in the second off Davis Martin , and closer Cade Smith earned his 14th save in 19 chances to secure the victory.
The Guardians have dominated recent matchups with the White Sox, winning 14 out of their previous 16 encounters, which has allowed them to take a narrow 1,134-1,131 lead in their all-time series.

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Kayfus, Noel homer as the surging Guardians beat the White Sox, 3-1

C.J. Kayfus and Jhonkensy Noel homered, helping Parker Messick and the Guardians beat the White Sox, 3-1, on Sept. 13. Kayfus connected for a two-run shot in the second against Davis Martin (6-10). The rookie also hit a two-run home run during a 3-2 victory over Kansas City on Sept. 11. The Guardians (77-71) won for the ninth time in 11 games. They are trying to rally into the third AL wild-card slot. Messick (3-0) allowed one run and seven hits…

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