{
  "id": 11802431,
  "title": "Paul Sullivan: Grant Taylor and White Sox relievers keep doing ‘our little thing’ in Game 1 win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/paul-sullivan-grant-taylor-and-white-sox-relievers-keep-doing-our",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T00:14:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/paul-sullivan-grant-taylor-white-001400119.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cleveland — Grant Taylor, the Chicago White Sox closer, made a remarkable comeback in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians. After a heartbreaking loss in the previous game, Taylor returned to the mound and delivered a four-inning save, striking out six batters without walking any. His performance marked the most strikeouts in a postseason relief appearance without a walk. Shortstop Colson Montgomery praised Taylor, stating that the team felt confident in his ability to handle late-inning situations. The White Sox continued their strategy of out-bullpening their opponents, with five pitchers combining for a shutout, allowing only three hits and recording 12 strikeouts. The team's reliance on their bullpen, which set a major-league record with 766 innings this year, has been a key factor in their success. Veteran Bryan Hudson stepped up as a reliever in the third inning, going scoreless after allowing bases-loaded threat Chase DeLauter to fly to left. Anthony Kay made crucial plays by getting hitters out with a flyout and pitching a perfect sixth inning. Taylor's four-inning save was the sixth of his career in a postseason game, joining an elite group of relievers. While Hudson was credited with the win, the White Sox bullpen demonstrated a cohesive and interchangeable approach, with each member stepping up when needed. This unique strategy might set a precedent for future postseason baseball.",
  "summary": "CLEVELAND — The last time Chicago White Sox closer Grant Taylor took the mound at Progressive Field, during a Sept. 15 showdown with the Cleveland Guardians, he watched a two-out fly ball to left field by Brayan Rocchio turn into a walk-off, two-run double in a 7-6 loss. It was the most heartbreaking defeat of the season for the Sox and would loom large in their fall from first place in the ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Grant Taylor delivered a four-inning save in Game 1, striking out six batters.",
    "White Sox bullpen set a major-league record with 766 innings this year.",
    "Bryan Hudson and Anthony Kay contributed to the win with scoreless and perfect innings."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The White Sox's reliance on their deep bullpen, which logged a major-league record 766 innings this year, has become a decisive factor in their postseason success, allowing them to out-bullpen opponents.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "White Sox beat Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of ALDS behind Murakami homer, 3-hitter",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/white-sox-beat-guardians-3-0-in-game-1-of-alds-behind-murakami-homer",
        "published": "2026-10-03T20:08:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}