MLB Divisional Round gamethread: White Sox at Guardians
Can both teams lose? Alright we’ll settle for a 16 inning marathon and then root for the Rays…
CHICAGO, Illinois - The Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox are set to face off in a crucial American League Division Series Game 5 on Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. ET on TBS. As the final team to be determined in the AL Central, this matchup promises to be a close contest. Starting pitchers Gavin Williams and Sean Burke will take the mound, both pitching strong throughout the season.
Williams has a higher strikeout rate, while Burke has kept the ball in the park more effectively. The game may come down to who gives up more home runs. The White Sox's offense is reportedly better than the Guardians', but with Jose Ramirez recovering from a hook hamate fracture and surgery, the Guardians could be the stronger lineup.
The White Sox have had to rely heavily on their bullpen, which hasn't performed well in this series. As the NLCS is set to begin on Sunday with Tarik Skubal facing Jacob Misiorowski, the drama continues.
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