{
  "id": 13558676,
  "title": "Guardians make surprising Parker Messick Game 5 decision",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/guardians-make-surprising-parker-messick-game-5-decision",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T22:22:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/guardians-surprising-parker-messick-game-222220330.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cleveland Guardians' manager Stephen Vogt made an unexpected decision regarding starting pitcher Parker Messick in Game 5 of the American League Division Series. Messick was set to start the game after Gavin Williams pitched only one inning, shutting out the Chicago White Sox 5-9. According to The Athletic's Zack Meisel, Messick is available to pitch if needed on Saturday. The Guardians and White Sox have a history of intense competition, and the outcome of this game will determine which team advances to the ALCS to face the Tampa Bay Rays.",
  "summary": "Parker Messick started Game 4 of the American League Division Series. Gavin Williams came in and pitched in the 9th inning to shut the door on the Chicago White Sox in the contest. Cleveland won by a final score of 9-5. With Williams only pitching in one inning, it was not especially surprising that Cleveland decided to start him in Game 5 of the […] The post Guardians make surprising Parker…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "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."
}