Guardians Clinch Game 5 Showdown, White Sox's ALCS Hopes Dashed
WHO:
MLB.com - Miguel Vargas is the third baseman for the White Sox and is considered a "steady presence" in the lineup and locker room.
MLB.com - Davis Martin is a right-hander for the White Sox who commented on Vargas's impact.
MLB.com - Gavin Williams is one of Cleveland's ace starting pitchers.
MLB.com - Miguel Vargas is the third baseman for the White Sox.
MLB.com - Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox are the teams involved in the American League Division Series (ALDS).
MLB.com - José Ramírez is a player for the Guardians.
MLB.com - Grant Taylor is a pitcher for the White Sox.
MLB.com - Will Venable is the manager of the White Sox.
MLB.com - Stephen Vogt is the manager of the Guardians.
WHAT:
MLB.com - The Guardians scored nine runs in consecutive postseason games for the second time in franchise history, following Games 3 and 4 of the 1997 World Series.
MLB.com - The Guardians' six-run sixth inning in Game 4 is tied for the third most in a single inning in franchise history.
MLB.com - The White Sox's Sam Antonacci became the first player in postseason history with multiple bases-loaded hit-by-pitches, achieving this in Games 3 and 4.
MLB.com - The Guardians' six-run sixth inning in Game 4 is tied for the third most in a single inning in franchise history.
MLB.com - José Ramírez finished Game 4 with three RBIs.
MLB.com - The White Sox's Sam Antonacci became the first player in postseason history with multiple bases-loaded hit-by-pitches.
MLB.com - The Guardians scored nine runs in consecutive postseason games for the second time in franchise history, following Games 3 and 4 of the 1997 World Series.
MLB.com - José Ramírez's two-run home run in the fifth inning was hit off White Sox reliever Jordan Hicks and was the fastest pitch (99.9 mph) Ramírez has hit for a home run in his career.
MLB.com - Ramírez's home run tied him with Jim Thome for third in Cleveland franchise history with 43 career postseason hits.
MLB.com - The Guardians won Game 4 of the ALDS against the White Sox with a score of 9-5 before 39,920 fans at Rate Field.
MLB.com - Grant Taylor faced six Guardians batters in the sixth inning, all of whom reached base, leading to a six-run frame that turned a 4-3 deficit into a five-run lead.
MLB.com - José Ramírez hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the fifth inning, marking his 43rd career postseason hit, tying him with Jim Thome for third in Cleveland franchise history.
MLB.com - The Guardians' six-run sixth inning is tied for the third most in a single inning in franchise history.
MLB.com - The Guardians won Game 4 of the ALDS against the White Sox with a score of 9-5.
MLB.com - The Guardians scored six runs in the sixth inning to secure the victory.
MLB.com - The White Sox had an early lead of 2-0 in the game.
MLB.com - Antonacci became the first player in postseason history with multiple bases-loaded hit-by-pitches.
MLB.com - Ramírez hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning and finished the game with three RBIs.
WHERE:
MLB.com - Game 5 of the ALDS will take place at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
MLB.com - The game took place at Rate Field in Chicago.
MLB.com - The deciding Game 5 will be held at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Game 5 of the ALDS is scheduled for Saturday night.
MLB.com - Game 5 of the ALDS is scheduled for Saturday night.
MLB.com - Game 5 of the ALDS is scheduled for Saturday night at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
MLB.com - Game 5 of the ALDS is scheduled for Saturday night.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Guardians needed to win Game 4 to avoid elimination and force a decisive Game 5.
HOW:
MLB.com - Gavin Williams recorded the final three outs in relief during Game 4, throwing 18 pitches and allowing one base hit.
MLB.com - Gavin Williams recorded the final three outs in relief during Game 4, throwing 18 pitches and allowing one base hit.
MLB.com - The Guardians sent 10 batters to the plate in the sixth inning, with Angel Martínez starting the rally with a hit by pitch and a stolen base, followed by a Travis Bazzana RBI double.
MLB.com - The Guardians sent 10 batters to the plate in the sixth inning, with multiple players reaching base, including a hit by pitch and a stolen base by Angel Martínez.
MLB.com - The Guardians' six-run sixth inning was tied for the third most in a single inning in franchise history.
In a remarkable postseason performance, the Guardians scored nine runs in consecutive games for only the second time in franchise history, matching their feat from the 1997 World Series. Game 5 of the ALDS is scheduled for Saturday night at Progressive Field in Cleveland, where the White Sox's Sam Antonacci made history by becoming the first player in postseason history with multiple bases-loaded hit-by-pitches during Games 3 and 4. Additionally, Gavin Williams secured the final three outs in relief during Game 4, throwing 18 pitches and allowing just one base hit.