Overview
- The Guardians beat the White Sox 9-3 on Wednesday to pull the ALDS to 2-1 and keep their season alive.
- Cleveland pitchers struck out 19 batters, the most by any team in a nine-inning postseason game, with reliever Foster Griffin striking out seven in 2 2/3 innings and earning the win.
- José Ramírez had two hits, including a two-run triple that extended Cleveland’s lead, and the team produced 11 hits and two triples for the first time in franchise postseason history.
- Chicago’s game unraveled through a high walk total and key bullpen miscues that allowed Cleveland to convert extra chances, and many fans began leaving Guaranteed Rate Field late in the game.
- Unverified reports that local media members texted White Sox personnel during an earlier game to warn about alleged sign-stealing have circulated but have not been confirmed by MLB or team investigations, and managerial moves and bullpen usage will be decisive in Thursday’s Game 4.