Guardians Complete ALDS Comeback

ClevelandCleveland Guardiansbaseball team and Major League Baseball franchise in Cleveland, Ohio beat ChicagoChicago White Soxbaseball team and Major League Baseball franchise in Chicago, Illinois, United States 2-0 in Game 5, completing a best-of-five AL Division Series comeback after trailing 2-0. José RamírezJosé RamírezDominican professional baseball second baseman hit a two-run homer off Sean Burke in the fourth inning, supplying the only runs. The White Sox had reached the playoffs after three straight 100-loss seasons, making the run an unexpected turn for the team and its fans. Burke said Ramírez made a good swing on a pitch he would not change, while manager Will VenableWill VenableAmerican baseball player, coach, and manager (born 1982) praised Burke for keeping Chicago in the game. Gavin Williams struck out 12, and Cleveland pitchers struck out a nine-inning postseason-record 21. Cleveland opens the AL Championship Series against Tampa Bay on Monday, seeking its first World Series appearance since 2016.