Williams, Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in five-game AL Division Series

The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians faced off in a best-of-five playoff series. After the White Sox took an early lead, the Guardians won two consecutive games at home to force a decisive Game 5. The Guardians then won that final game to complete their comeback and advance in the playoffs.

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The story so far

4 developments
  1. Oct 8Guardians beat White Sox 9-5 to force a decisive Game 5 in ALDS
  2. Oct 9Only center coverage:White Sox look to bounce back after 2 straight losses to Guardians at home in ALDS
  3. Oct 10White Sox set lineups for do-or-die Game 5 against Guardians
  4. Oct 11Williams, Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in five-game AL Division Series

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The bigger story

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How each side is putting it

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 3h ago

Williams, Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in 5-game AL Division Series

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 8h ago

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Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 9h ago

Guardians rewrite October record books in historic Game 5 win over White Sox

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 15h ago

Gavin Williams (12 strikeouts), Jose Ramírez (2-run HR) deliver in Game 5 as Guardians shut out White Sox to reach AL Championship Series

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 15h ago

Gavin Williams, José Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox to cap ALDS comeback in five games

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Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 13h ago

Williams, Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in five-gameALDS

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WFMZ AllentownCenter· 15h ago

Williams, Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in five-game AL Division Series

MyStatelineCenter· 15h ago

Williams, Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in five-game AL Division Series

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 15h ago

Guardians complete comeback with 2-0 win over White Sox

WGN ChicagoCenter· 15h ago

White Sox fall to Guardians 2-0 in Game 5 of AL Division Series, ending team's magical postseason run

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Fox NewsRight· 15h ago

Guardians complete ALDS comeback over White Sox, strike out record 21 batters to set up date with Rays

New York PostLean Right· 15h ago

Guardians stun White Sox with 21 strikeouts to win ALDS after 0-2 deficit

Toledo BladeLean Right· 15h ago· ran in 4 outlets

Williams, Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in five-game AL Division Series

TribliveLean Right· 15h ago

Guardians cap comeback to beat White Sox in 5-game ALDS

New York PostLean Right· 22h ago

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The GuardianLean Left· 15h ago

Williams strikes out 12 as Guardians blank White Sox to complete ALDS comeback

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