Guardians keep ALDS alive with 9–3 win over White Sox
Cleveland’s two late-inning triples helped end Chicago’s chance to complete a sweep in Game 3. The teams are scheduled to meet again on Thursday.
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 9–3 in Game 3 of the American League Division Series, avoiding a sweep and forcing a fourth game. Chicago had entered the game one win from advancing after taking Game 2 by 4–3.
Jo Adell hit a three-run triple with two outs in the third inning to give Cleveland a 4–1 lead. José Ramírez’s two-run triple in the eighth extended the advantage to 7–3.
Cleveland recorded 11 hits, including two triples in a postseason game for the first time in franchise history. Adell, Ramírez, Patrick Bailey and Brayan Rocchio each had two hits, according to Fox Sports.
The Guardians had managed three runs and seven hits across the first two games combined. Their Game 3 win keeps the series open after Chicago had moved within reach of a sweep.
Game 4 is scheduled for Thursday. Cleveland has named Parker Messick as its starter; Fox Sports reported that Chicago had not announced its starter.
