The Cleveland Guardians rallied to a 9-5 victory to force a winner take all Game 5 in the American League Division Series, tying the series after falling behind 0-2, as reported by Jason Owens.
Cleveland broke the game open with a six run sixth inning and finished using eight pitchers to secure the win, according to a game recap and a subsequent preview. The Guardians scored 18 runs across Games 3 and 4 to stave off elimination, per the preview.
The final out came when left fielder Steven Kwan secured a line drive off Braden Montgomery, ending the game and sending the series back to Cleveland. Miguel Vargas added a late insurance run with a ninth inning solo home run, and Gavin Williams made the first relief appearance of his career during the finish, according to Jason Owens.
The late rally unfolded amid a chaotic Chicago inning earlier, with runs added by Jo Adell and station to station baserunning that left the White Sox needing a near miracle to avoid a deciding game, as described in live coverage by Jack Baer.
Game Five Logistics And Implications
The decisive Game 5 will be played at Progressive Field and will decide which club advances to the AL Championship Series to face the top seeded Tampa Bay Rays, the preview noted. Managers have indicated an all hands on deck approach to pitching, with many relievers expected to be available in a winner take all contest.
Broadcast listings show the game airing on TBS, truTV and HBO Max with Spanish language coverage on Univision. Fans without a traditional cable provider can access the telecast via streaming services that offer trials or subscriptions, including DIRECTV and SlingTV, according to the how to watch guide.
The preview also noted that Cleveland is attempting to become only the fourth team in Division Series history to overcome a 0-2 deficit after dropping the first two games at home. For the White Sox, the loss prolonged a run without clinching a postseason series at home since their 1906 championship season, a streak highlighted in live reporting by Jack Baer.
