White Sox Take Commanding 2-0 Lead Over Guardians in ALDS
The White Sox defeated the Guardians 4-3 in the ALDS, taking a 2-0 series lead and moving within one win of reaching the American League Championship Series.

Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 5, 2026 — In the American League Division Series (ALDS), the Chicago White Sox have secured a significant advantage over the Cleveland Guardians, winning the latest contest with a final score of 4-3. This victory extends the White Sox’s series lead to 2-0, placing them just one win away from advancing to the American League Championship Series (ALCS).
The series is contested between two American League teams, with the White Sox now holding a dominant position. The 4-3 outcome of the most recent game underscores a closely fought match that ultimately favored the White Sox. By achieving a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series, the team has put themselves in a strong position to clinch the series and move on to the next stage of postseason play. The American League Championship Series represents the penultimate round of the MLB playoffs, with the winner advancing to the World Series. The White Sox will look to complete the sweep and secure their spot in the ALCS in their upcoming game against the Guardians.
Story summarized from the original created by JOE REEDY, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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