Williams, Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in five-game AL Division Series
Gavin Williams struck out 12 and José Ramírez hit a two-run homer as Cleveland finished a comeback from an 0-2 deficit, officials said.
- On Saturday, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0 at Progressive Field, completing a historic comeback from an 0-2 deficit. The Guardians are the first team to erase such a deficit since the 2017 New York Yankees.
- Guardians icon José Ramírez fueled the comeback after going hitless in Games 1 and 2. He provided the game's only runs with a two-run homer in the fourth inning, carrying his strong regular season finish into the playoffs.
- Pitcher Gavin Williams struck out 12 batters over 5 innings, tying a franchise postseason record. The White Sox missed with 22 of 50 swings for a 44% whiff rate, while Guardians pitchers combined for 21 strikeouts.
- The Cleveland Guardians advance to the AL Championship Series, facing the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Monday. The White Sox exit the postseason after a season showing positive growth for the franchise.
- Heading into the ALCS, the Guardians' pitching staff faces fatigue after the grueling five-game series. Manager Stephen Vogt relied heavily on Closer Cade Smith and Hunter Gaddis, leaving limited rest for the upcoming series.
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Guardians complete series comeback over White Sox to set up ALCS showdown with Rays
Gavin Williams had 12 of 21 strikeouts by Cleveland pitchers and the Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 Saturday to come back from an 0-2 deficit in their best-of-five ALDS.
Guardians complete ALDS comeback over White Sox, strike out record 21 batters to set up date with Rays - NEW YORK TIMES POST
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. [...]
Guardians complete ALDS comeback over White Sox, strike out record 21 batters to set up date with Rays
Cleveland Guardians pitchers struck out 21 Chicago White Sox batters in Game 5, setting a nine-inning postseason record. Jose Ramirez's two-run home run powered the 2-0 ALDS clincher.
Guardians stun White Sox with 21 strikeouts to win ALDS after 0-2 deficit
Gavin Williams struck out 12, José Ramírez homered on a pitch just above home plate and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 Saturday night to complete a comeback from an 0-2 deficit in their best-of-five AL Division Series.
Williams, Ramirez lead Guardians past White Sox in Game 5 to cap ALDS comeback
Gavin Williams struck out 12, José Ramirez homered on a pitch just above home plate and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 Saturday night to complete a comeback from an 0-2 deficit in their best-of-five AL Division Series.
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