Cleveland Guardians Force AL Division Series Game 5 With 9-5 Victory
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in their AL Division Series game, with José Ramírez hitting a home run and driving in three runs, to force a deciding Game 5.
Rochester, NY, October 9, 2026 — The Cleveland Guardians have extended their American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox, securing a 9-5 victory in Game 4 to force a decisive Game 5.
The win came thanks to a strong offensive performance that saw the Guardians rack up nine runs. A key contributor to the offense was José Ramírez, who hit a home run and was credited with driving in three runs during the contest. This offensive output was crucial in overcoming the White Sox and preventing their series elimination.
With this victory, the series is now tied, necessitating a final Game 5 to determine which team advances in the postseason. The specific details regarding the date and location of Game 5 were not provided in the summary.
The series has been a hard-fought contest, with the outcome of Game 4 setting up a high-stakes finale. The Guardians’ ability to force a deciding game demonstrates their resilience in the series.
Story summarized from the original created by JAY COHEN, Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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