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White Sox surge past Guardians 4-3 to take 2-0 lead in ALDS and move within 1 win of ALCS

The Chicago White Sox secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, extending their American League Division Series lead to 2-0 and moving within one win of their first ALCS appearance since 2005. Braden Montgomery delivered the decisive blow with a two-run double in the sixth inning, while reliever Sean Burke shut down the Guardians with just one hit over 5 1/3 innings.

The White Sox, who have won all four of their postseason games this year—all on the road—now face a historic opportunity: clinching a postseason series at home for the first time since 1906, with Game 3 set for Wednesday at Guaranteed Rate Field. Chicago’s resilience is especially notable after overcoming three straight 100-loss seasons, including a franchise-worst 121 defeats in 2024, to reach the playoffs for the first time in that span.

Cleveland’s offense struggled for the second straight game, despite Gavin Williams striking out 11 batters, while manager Stephen Vogt emphasized his team’s ability to perform under pressure. The Guardians will need to regroup quickly, as the White Sox aim to deliver postseason baseball to their loyal fanbase after years of disappointment.

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