Guardians' Gavin Williams to start vs. White Sox's Sean Burke in winner-take-all ALDS Game 5

Two Major League Baseball teams—the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox, are playing in the American League Division Series. The series has gone to a decisive Game 5, scheduled for Saturday night. Gavin Williams will pitch for the Guardians, and Sean Burke will pitch for the White Sox. The winner of this game advances further in the playoffs.

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Guardians' Gavin Williams to start vs. White Sox's Sean Burke in winner-take-all ALDS Game 5

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 1d ago

White Sox turn to Sutton’s Sean Burke in winner-take-all ALDS Game 5 vs. Guardians

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 1d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Guardians' Gavin Williams to start vs. White Sox's Sean Burke in winner-take-all ALDS Game 5

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 1d ago

Guardians have momentum, Gavin Williams and one last shot at the ALCS

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 1d ago

Gavin Williams gets the ball for Guardians' Game 5

Sun TimesLean Left· 1d ago

White Sox right-hander Sean Burke tabbed to start do-or-die ALDS Game 5

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WGN ChicagoCenter· 1d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Guardians' Gavin Williams to start vs. White Sox's Sean Burke in winner-take-all ALDS Game 5

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Independent Journal ReviewRight· 1d ago

Guardians, White Sox set for winner-take-all ALDS Game 5