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MLB Division Series Game 5: White Sox at Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox are locked in a high-stakes Game 5 of the American League Division Series, with the winner securing a spot in the ALCS. After splitting the first four games—Chicago taking the first two before Cleveland rallied with victories of their own—the series now hinges on a single matchup at Progressive Field.

The Guardians, who have turned their season around with two straight wins, will look to extend their momentum, while the White Sox aim to avoid elimination. This is the only ALDS to reach a decisive fifth game, adding to the tension as both teams push for a playoff berth.

The matchup features starting pitchers Sean Burke for Cleveland and Gavin Williams for Chicago, setting the stage for a potential championship-series showdown. With the Tampa Bay Rays already advancing from their division series, tonight’s winner will face them next in the quest for the American League pennant.

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