Guardians complete ALDS comeback over White Sox, strike out record 21 batters to set up date with Rays

The Cleveland Guardians completed a comeback in the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox, winning Game 5 with a score of 2-0. Guardians pitchers set a nine-inning postseason record with 21 strikeouts, overcoming a 2-0 series deficit. Jose Ramirez hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning, providing the only runs needed.

• Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0 in Game 5 of the ALDS.
• Guardians pitchers recorded a nine-inning postseason record of 21 strikeouts.
• Gavin Williams started for Cleveland, pitching 5.2 scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts.
• Jose Ramirez hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning, on the lowest pitch for a postseason homer since at least 2008.
• The bullpen trio of Erik Sabrowski, Evan Gaddis, and Cade Smith combined for 10 outs and nine strikeouts.
• The White Sox had the fifth-highest strikeout rate in the regular season, but their strikeout rate in this game was 63.6%.
• Cleveland lost the first two games at home but won three consecutive elimination games.
• The Guardians will face the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series.