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Guardians complete ALDS comeback over White Sox, strike out record 21 batters to set up date with Rays
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Key Points:
- The Cleveland Guardians set a nine-inning postseason record by striking out 21 Chicago White Sox batters in Game 5 of the AL Division Series, winning 2-0 to complete a comeback from a 2-0 series deficit.
- Starting pitcher Gavin Williams dominated with 12 strikeouts over 5.2 scoreless innings, while Jose Ramirez provided crucial offense with a two-run homer, the lowest postseason home run pitch height since 2008.
- The Guardians bullpen combined for nine strikeouts over the final 3.1 innings, securing the victory and eliminating the White Sox, who struck out 63.6% of the time in the game, well above their regular season rate.
- Cleveland will advance to the American League Championship Series to face the Tampa Bay Rays, who recently swept the New York Yankees; the ALCS begins Monday in Florida.
- The winner of the ALCS will move on to the World Series to face either the Los Angeles Dodgers, aiming for a three-peat, or the Milwaukee Brewers.
