Overview

• The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-2 with a dramatic ninth-inning conclusion involving a walk-off walk and a key defensive play at home plate.
• Mike Tauchman, attempting to score the tying run, suffered a right hamstring strain while rounding third base and was tagged out to end the game.
• The White Sox, now 2-9 on the season, have lost seven consecutive games, mirroring their poor start from last year’s historically bad campaign.
• Cleveland’s bullpen, led by closer Emmanuel Clase, played a pivotal role in holding off Chicago’s ninth-inning rally despite allowing multiple baserunners.
• Chicago’s injury woes deepened as Tauchman and catcher Korey Lee both exited the game with injuries, joining outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the sidelines.