{
  "id": 13384961,
  "title": "Guardians offense finds its footing to force ALDS Game 5 vs White Sox",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/guardians-offense-finds-its-footing-to-force-alds-game-5-vs-white-sox",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T10:15:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/guardians-offense-finds-footing-force-101513356.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CHICAGO — As the Guardians arrived in Chicago for Game 3, the White Sox played sad songs on the PA system to taunt Cleveland about their impending elimination. However, the White Sox failed to end the Guardians' road to the ALDS Game 5. After falling behind 0-2 in the series, the Guardians won both Games 3 and 4 in Chicago, tying the series at 2-2. With the series now even, Game 5 is set for Saturday night at Progressive Field, with first pitch at 8 p.m. The Guardians' improved offensive performance, scoring at least nine runs in back-to-back playoff games for the first time since 1997, proved crucial in turning the tide. Manager Stephen Vogt noted the mental shift in the team's mindset, stating that familiarity with the White Sox's pitching strategy did not guarantee success. The Guardians' improved execution in the latter stages of the series, including avoiding chasing pitches and making better contact, proved vital in securing their place in the ALDS finale.",
  "summary": "Heading into Game 3, the White Sox had some fun with their playlist selection. In the end, the Guardians had the last laugh.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cleveland strikes again, get Guardians vs. White Sox Game 5 tickets for Saturday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/cleveland-strikes-again-get-guardians-vs-white-sox-game-5-tickets-for",
        "published": "2026-10-09T03:49:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}