{
  "id": 11281028,
  "title": "Guardians name Parker Messick starter for ALDS Game 1 vs. White Sox, Gavin Williams for Game 2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/guardians-name-parker-messick-starter-for-alds-game-1-vs-white-sox",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T20:54:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/10/01/guardians-name-parker-messick-starter-for-alds-game-1-vs-white-sox-gavin-williams-for-game-2"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cleveland Guardians have named rookie Parker Messick to start Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Messick, a first-time postseason starter since 2016, joins Gavin Williams in taking the mound for Game 2 on Monday. Manager Stephen Vogt stated that both pitchers have earned the starts due to their outstanding performances. Messick, who went 12-9 in 32 regular-season starts with a 2.56 ERA, leads rookie pitchers in innings pitched, strikeouts, wins and ERA. The Guardians' fifth matchup against the White Sox this season sees Messick with a 2-1 record and a 2.81 ERA. Williams, who went 14-8 with a 3.76 ERA, also held hitters to a .213 batting average. The White Sox defeated Houston in two games, giving Cleveland an opportunity to prepare for their upcoming matchup with a strong rival.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}