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We're Going Back To Cleveland: 3 Takeaways From Guardians' Game 4 Win Over White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians avoided elimination for the second time in this series by defeating the Chicago White Sox 9-4 in Game 4, forcing a decisive Game 5 back to Progressive Field on Saturday. The series now stands tied at 2-2, with the victor advancing to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Championship Series.

Cleveland's offense surged in the sixth inning, turning a 4-3 deficit into a 7-4 lead after White Sox reliever Grant Taylor surrendered multiple hits and walks, including an RBI single from Patrick Bailey and singles from José Ramírez and Chase DeLauter. Jo Adell capped the inning with a bases-loaded, two-run single that ended Taylor's appearance without a recorded out.

Earlier in the game, the Guardians had already shown resilience in the fifth inning, where home runs from pinch-hitter Patrick Bailey and José Ramírez helped establish a lead that Chicago briefly erased. Rookie left-hander Parker Messick struggled in his start, lasting only 2 1/3 innings while throwing 65 pitches and walking four of the 13 batters he faced.

Cleveland ultimately relied on a bullpen of eight pitchers to secure the win, demonstrating the gritty, team-oriented approach that carried them through the regular season.

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