White Sox Take Commanding 2-0 Lead Over Guardians in AL Division Series
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 in Cleveland to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series, putting them one win away from advancing to the American League Championship Series.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 6, 2026 — The Chicago White Sox have established a commanding 2-0 lead in their American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians. The White Sox secured a narrow 4-3 victory over the Guardians in Cleveland on Tuesday, placing them just one win away from advancing to the American League Championship Series.
The result of the game in Cleveland means the White Sox will return home with an opportunity to clinch the series. The series now shifts, with the Guardians facing elimination in the upcoming games.
The White Sox’s victory in Game 2, decided by a single run, adds a significant advantage to their playoff hopes. With the series score now at 2-0 in their favor, the team is positioned to make a strong push toward the next round of the American League playoffs.
The stakes are high as the American League Division Series progresses, with the Chicago White Sox now holding a substantial lead. The Guardians will need to win the next game to avoid being swept and extend their postseason run.
Story summarized from the original created by By JOE REEDY, Associated Press on www.local10.com, see more information here.
