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Guardians win ALDS Game 4 2026
MLB.com • • general
Key Points:
- The Cleveland Guardians forced a Game 5 in the ALDS by defeating the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in Game 4 at Rate Field, fueled by a six-run sixth inning rally.
- Despite trailing early and facing a hostile crowd, the Guardians showed resilience, with key contributions from players like Travis Bazzana, José Ramírez, and Patrick Bailey.
- The six runs scored in the sixth inning tied for the third-most in a single inning in Cleveland postseason history, highlighting the team's offensive surge after slow starts in Games 1 and 2.
- Historically, teams down 2-0 in a best-of-five series that win the next two games have a 56% chance of winning Game 5, and home teams in winner-take-all games have a slight edge, giving the Guardians a favorable outlook.
- The Guardians now have a chance to advance to the ALCS with a decisive Game 5 at home, marking a significant comeback after being on the brink of elimination earlier in the series.
