GAME THREAD: Guardians vs. White Sox (9/14)

Sep 14, 2026 10:20 PM
Updated Sep 15, 2026 12:57 AM

The biggest series for both the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox 

The two teams are separated by just half a game in the American League Central standings. Plus, Cleveland needs to sweep Chicago to clinch the critical tiebreaker in any potential tie in the standings.

It may not be October, but it feels like playoff baseball at Progressive Field!

End of the 6th Inning, 6-1

  • A lopsided six-run sixth inning gives the White Sox a comfotorable lead.
    • Final Pitching Lines: Gavin Williams: 5.0 IP, 4H, 1ER, 3BB, 7K; Tim Herrin: 0.2 IP, 3H, 3ER, 0BB, 1K; Daniel Espino: 
  • The Guardians did got on the board in the bottom of the sixth inning after a fielding error. 

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Gavin Williams Escapes Jam

  • The White Sox had the bases loaded with only one out in the top of the 4th inning. Thanks to a great play at third base by Jose Ramirez and a huge punch-out, Williams was able to get out of it without allowing a run. 

End of the 3rd Inning, 0-0

  • Guards and White Sox are still tied at 0-0 after three innings. Cleveland has two hits, and Chicago has one. 
  • Gavin Williams has only given up three base runners, but his command hasn't been sharp. He's already up to 51 pitches.

Guardians Starting Lineup:

  • Steven Kwan CF
  • Jose Ramirez 3B
  • Chase DeLauter DH
  • Jo Adell RF
  • Travis Bazzana 2B
  • Angel Martinez LF
  • Nathaniel Lowe 1B
  • Patrick Bailey C
  • Brayan Rocchio SS
  • Gavin Williams SP
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