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White Sox run prevention falters in 9-3 loss to Cleveland

The Chicago White Sox’s postseason run of dominance took a sharp turn in Game 3 of the ALDS, as Cleveland’s Guardians capitalized on a series of defensive gems and offensive opportunities to post a 9-3 victory. After holding opponents scoreless in four straight postseason games, the White Sox (84-78) saw their bullpen and pitching staff falter, allowing the Guardians (85-77) to cut their series lead to 2-1.

Sean Newcomb, who started the game, delivered a flawless first inning, retiring the first three batters—including a diving catch by Randal Grichuk to rob José Ramírez of a hit—and sparking early crowd excitement. However, the Guardians’ offense quickly took over, with Kyle Teel’s sharp liner in the first inning scoring Sam Antonacci and setting the tone for a relentless attack.

The White Sox’s bullpen struggled in relief, as Bryan Hudson issued a leadoff walk and allowed two more runs before the inning was over, while Foster Griffin’s early appearance failed to stifle the Guardians’ momentum. Tristan Peters provided the White Sox’s lone bright spot with a clutch RBI double in the fourth, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Guardians’ late-game surge.

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