The American League Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox is going the distance. Cleveland beat Chicago 9-5 in Game 4 on Thursday, Oct. 8, tying the series 2-2 and forcing a winner-take-all Game 5 in Cleveland on Saturday night. The winner opens the AL Championship Series at Tampa Bay on Monday.
Key facts
- Game 4: Guardians 9, White Sox 5 (Oct. 8, Chicago).
- Series: tied 2-2 after Chicago won the first two games in Cleveland.
- Game 5: Saturday, Oct. 10, at Progressive Field in Cleveland (7 p.m. ET listed by one schedule; check your local TV listing).
- Next: the winner opens the ALCS at Tampa Bay on Monday.
📱 In a hurry? Swipe through our quick Web Story on this.
How Cleveland won Game 4
José Ramírez homered and drove in three runs, and Patrick Bailey also went deep. The big blow came in a six-run sixth inning, capped by Jo Adell’s two-run single. Chicago fought back late: Miguel Vargas homered in the ninth and Sam Antonacci drove in two, but the hole was too deep.
History on the line
After losing the first two games at home, Cleveland is trying to do something no major league team has done: come back from 0-2 to win a best-of-five playoff series. For the White Sox, a Game 5 win would send them to their first ALCS in years.
Game 5: what to watch
- Home field: Cleveland lost Games 1 and 2 at Progressive Field, so home field has not helped so far.
- Momentum: the Guardians have won two straight and scored 18 runs in Games 3 and 4.
- Chicago’s bats: Vargas and Antonacci kept hitting late in Game 4.
More playoff and sports news: Buccaneers beat Cowboys on Thursday Night Football.
Frequently asked questions
Who won White Sox vs Guardians Game 4?
The Guardians won 9-5 on Oct. 8, 2026, to tie the series 2-2.
When is Game 5?
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Cleveland.
Who does the winner play?
The winner opens the ALCS at Tampa Bay on Monday.
