Overview

• Rookie CJ Kayfus walked and scored on Brayan Rocchio’s RBI double before launching his first major league homer in the sixth inning.
• Starter Joey Cantillo allowed one run over 5⅔ innings and the bullpen blanked Chicago over the final 3⅓ frames.
• The Guardians improved to 61-55 overall, narrowing their gap to five games in the division and moving within one game of the third AL wild card spot.
• With the victory, Cleveland extended its dominance to an 8-1 season series edge over the White Sox.
• Since early July, midseason roster moves and Manager Stephen Vogt’s strategic adjustments have turned the Guardians into genuine playoff contenders.