White Sox and Guardians face off in ALDS Game 5
The teams are trending due to a decisive Game 5 in the American League Division Series. After the White Sox took a 2-0 lead, the Guardians won two straight games to tie the series.
What happened
- June 16, 2026
Jose Ramirez undergoes surgery on his left hamate bone [1]
- Earlier
The White Sox win the regular season series against Cleveland 7-6 [1]
- Oct 10, 20:08 UTC
Game 5 begins at Progressive Field [1]
What you need to know
The winner will play the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS [1]
Chicago's starting pitcher is Sean Burke, who has a 0.64 WHIP in the playoffs [2]
Cleveland's starter is Gavin Williams, who had 248 strikeouts during the regular season [2]
The road team has won every game in this series so far [1]
It is unclear if Gavin Williams' relief appearance in Game 4 will negatively impact his Game 5 start [2].
Background
The White Sox held a 2-0 lead in the series before Cleveland won Games 3 and 4. The Guardians scored 18 runs across those two victories [1]. Cleveland's star player, Jose Ramirez, has performed well in the most recent games while recovering from surgery [1]. Chicago has been successful on the road this postseason, winning all four away games [2].
Questions people ask
Where can I watch the game?
The match is available on truTV and TBS [2]
Who is starting for the White Sox?
Right-handed pitcher Sean Burke is scheduled to start [2]
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