The Cleveland Guardians are getting ready for a massive three-game series with the Chicago White Sox.

Cleveland enters this matchup sitting just 0.5 games behind Chicago in the American League Central Division. This three-game series could determine everything in the division race, giving both sides a chance to make a statement.

The Guardians are coming off a tough series with the Minnesota Twins, taking two of three games. Cleveland has been battling from behind all year, but now, one win can help them overtake the White Sox.

The White Sox lost two of three games to the St. Louis Cardinals in their last series. Chicago is 1-5 over their last six games overall.

The Guardians will enter the series with a record of 76-74 on the year. Chicago comes in with a record of 76-73.

Monday, September 14: RHP Gavin Williams vs LHP Sean Newcomb

Williams will take the ball for Cleveland to kick off the series, trying to establish a rhythm early on. The right-hander has been great this season, sporting a 3.78 ERA over 29 starts.

Against the Detroit Tigers in his last start, the righty went six innings, allowing two runs on four hits, while striking out 11 batters. Williams has struck out at least 11 batters in three of his last four starts overall.

Newcomb will go opposite to Williams, having posted a 2.77 ERA over 54 appearances (5 starts) this year.

Tuesday, September 15: LHP Foster Griffin vs RHP David Martin

Griffin gets the nod in the second game, and he will try to pitch better. Since coming to Cleveland, Griffin has a 5.94 ERA over seven starts.

These types of games are why the Guardians went out to trade for Griffin at the deadline. Cleveland will be looking to him to set the tone in this contest.

Martin has recorded a 4.05 ERA over 26 starts for Chicago this season.

Wednesday, September 16: LHP Parker Messick vs TBD

Messick will go in the finale, putting his 2.51 ERA over 29 starts on the line. The left-hander has been excellent all season, and the Guardians are going to need him to keep it up down the stretch.

In his last outing, the lefty allowed one run over 5.1 innings against the Minnesota Twins. Messick has allowed one run or fewer in five of his last eight starts overall.

The White Sox have not yet officially announced who will start the finale for them.

Monday's opener will take place at 3:40 p.m. PT/6:40 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on Guardians.TV, Chicago Sports Network, and in the MLB app.

Tuesday's game will take place at 3:40 p.m. PT/6:40 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on Guardians.TV, Chicago Sports Network, and in the MLB app.

Wednesday's finale will take place at 10:10 a.m. PT/1:10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on Guardians.TV, Chicago Sports Network, and in the MLB app.