{
  "id": 11859552,
  "title": "White Sox’s ALDS Game 2 pitching plan features Sean Burke twist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/white-soxs-alds-game-2-pitching-plan-features-sean-burke-twist",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T05:54:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/white-sox-alds-game-2-055416724.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Game 1 of the ALDS, the Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-0, leading to Stephen Vogt's praise of their pitching performance. The Guardians have selected starter Gavin Williams for Game 2 at Progressive Field, but White Sox manager Will Venable has yet to announce his starter. According to Jeff Agrest of the Chicago Sun-Times, Venable has suggested that Sean Burke will play a role in the upcoming game. Burke made four innings of relief in the Wild Card series win over the Houston Astros, allowing four hits, three earned runs, and striking out eight. Burke, who debuted in 2024, has gained valuable experience, potentially allowing him to pitch significant innings against the Guardians. The White Sox pitching staff appears strong, following Grant Taylor's shutout in Game 1, a feat not seen since 2017. Rookie Munetaka Murakami's record-setting home run in Game 1 further bolstered White Sox confidence. As Venable's team prepares for Game 2, their starter remains undecided, and fans trust manager Venable to make the right decisions, bringing excitement to the postseason matchup between the two Central Division rivals.",
  "summary": "The Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of the ALDS, causing Stephen Vogt to gush about the performance . Vogt’s Guardians have chosen starter Gavin Williams for Game 2 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, but White Sox manager Will Venable hasn’t chosen his starter amid winning predictions . Following Game 1’s White Sox […] The post White Sox’s ALDS Game 2 pitching plan…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Murakami homers, White Sox pitchers stifle Guardians in ALDS win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/murakami-homers-white-sox-pitchers-stifle-guardians-in-alds-win",
        "published": "2026-10-04T04:40:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Murakami homers, White Sox pitchers stifle Guardians in ALDS win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/murakami-homers-white-sox-pitchers-stifle-guardians-in-alds-win-11848220",
        "published": "2026-10-04T04:40:55.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}