Overview
- The Guardians defeated the White Sox 2-0 in Game 5 on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Progressive Field to win the American League Division Series 3-2.
- José Ramírez hit a two‑run home run off Sean Burke in the fourth inning that produced the game’s only runs and extended his hot stretch in the series.
- Starter Gavin Williams delivered a dominant outing, working 5 2/3 innings, allowing one hit and recording 12 strikeouts to set the tone for the shutout.
- Cleveland’s pitching staff combined for 21 strikeouts in the nine‑inning game, a total reported as an MLB record for a nine‑inning contest.
- The win eliminates Chicago from the postseason and sends Cleveland to face the top‑seed Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS, which opens Monday, Oct. 12 in Tampa Bay.