White Sox blank Guardians 3-0 in ALDS Game 1 to stay perfect in October
The White Sox are 3-0 in October after a 3-0 ALDS Game 1 shutout of the Guardians in Cleveland, powered by Murakami's first postseason homer and a dominant bullpen game.
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MLB Division Series 2026 discussion thread: Day 2
The second phase of this year’s Major League Playoffs are underway after yesterday’s full slate of electric games. From the Chicago White Sox blanking their division rival Cleveland Guardians to Tampa Bay Rays righty Drew Rasmussen nearly no-hitting the New York Yankees at a packed Tropicana Field, the American League matchups provided plenty of excitement. […]
What Guardians must do to bounce back in ALDS Game 2 vs. White Sox
The Cleveland Guardians were one of the hottest teams in the American League when they caught and passed the Chicago White Sox in the American League Central in September. That allowed them to win the division title and earn the No. 2 seed in the AL playoffs behind the Tampa Bay Rays. The reward for […] The post What Guardians must do to bounce back in ALDS Game 2 vs. White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Sunday Notes: A Burdened Backstop No More, Ike Irish Aims to Bash in Baltimore
Plus Reid Easterly's education, Mike Chernoff on Cleveland's potential postseason boost, Bryan Hudson on getting back in sync, Zyhir Hope on simplicity, facts and stats galore, and more.
White Sox ALDS Game 1 takeaways: Every series starts with Grant Taylor breaking new ground
If anybody ever uses "pitches per out" as a metric, it's probably used for a start that went fewer than two innings, similar to the way underperforming players are the ones who have their salaries divided into games, hours or minutes. Here, however, it's pretty effective for explaining Will Venable's decision to let Grant Taylor finish the save he started after entering Game 1 of the ALDS against the Guardians in the sixth inning. Taylor needed a relief career-high 54 pitches to log the 2⅓...
White Sox star Munetaka Murakami drops ‘dirty’ admission after clutch Game 1 home run vs. Guardians
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami was at the center of the team’s biggest offensive moment in Saturday’s 3-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Division Series. With Chicago already holding a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning, Miguel Vargas opened the frame with a single before Murakami attacked […] The post White Sox star Munetaka Murakami drops ‘dirty’ admission after clutch Game 1 home run vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints .
White Sox’s ALDS Game 2 pitching plan features Sean Burke twist
The Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of the ALDS, causing Stephen Vogt to gush about the performance. Vogt’s Guardians have chosen starter Gavin Williams for Game 2 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, but White Sox manager Will Venable hasn’t chosen his starter amid winning predictions. Following Game 1’s White […] The post White Sox’s ALDS Game 2 pitching plan features Sean Burke twist appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Listen to the Japanese call on Munetaka Murakami’s monster home run
The Chicago White Sox have been on an incredible run to start the MLB postseason, sweeping the Houston Astros out of the Wild Card round and then taking a 3–0 win on the road in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. While everyone from the everyday sports fan of Chicago…
“Little Bit Dirty”: Munetaka Murakami Leaves Everyone Guessing With Intriguing Admission After Huge ALDS Moment
Munetaka Murakami has wasted little time turning the Chicago White Sox into a must-watch team. His 35 homers and infectious personality have brought the White Sox into focus in just his debut season. Then, in a crucial ALDS Game 1 against the Cleveland Guardians, the White Sox won 3-0, with Murakami’s two-run homer providing an […] The post “Little Bit Dirty”: Munetaka Murakami Leaves Everyone Guessing With Intriguing Admission After Huge ALDS Moment appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Inside the White Sox's brilliant bullpen game and creative pitching plans going forward
The Chicago White Sox nailed their bullpen strategy to take a lead in the ALDS over the Cleveland Guardians.
2 ways White Sox pitchers etched names in MLB history books in Game 1 ALDS win
The Chicago White Sox are off to a dream start in the 2026 MLB playoffs. After sweeping the Houston Astros in the ALWCS they took Game 1 of the ALDS with a 3-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians. In this contest, Munetaka Murakami provided the power with a two run home run in the fourth [...] The post 2 ways White Sox pitchers etched names in MLB history books in Game 1 ALDS win appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Taylor Made: White Sox Shut Out Guardians To Capture Game 1
A blast and a bloop were all the run scoring Chicago needed today.
3 Guardians most to blame for ugly ALDS Game 1 loss vs. White Sox
The Cleveland Guardians loaded the bases twice on Saturday. They finished the game with zero runs in a 3-0 American League Division Series loss to the Chicago White Sox. Cleveland’s pitching was fine, as starter Parker Messick allowed two runs across 4.1 innings of work while the bullpen surrendered only one run. The offense, however, […] The post 3 Guardians most to blame for ugly ALDS Game 1 loss vs. White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Guardians’ Stephen Vogt can’t help but gush over White Sox’s Game 1 pitching performance
The Cleveland Guardians suffered a 3-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday. Cleveland couldn’t get anything going offensively, as Chicago’s pitching was on point throughout the contest. So much so that manager Stephen Vogt couldn’t help but express his amazement at how well the opposing pitchers were […] The post Guardians’ Stephen Vogt can’t help but gush over White Sox’s Game 1 pitching performance appeared first on ClutchPoints .
“Frustrated When You Get Shut Out”: Guardians’ Manager Speaks Out After White Sox Thrash Them in Game 1
October Baseball is here, and the Chicago White Sox gave us one of the most dominant starts in the postseason. The White Sox shut down the Guardians 3-0, and the Guardians manager knew that was where they lost the game. In the postgame presser, Stephen Vogt said, “It was a really well-pitched game by them… […] The post “Frustrated When You Get Shut Out”: Guardians’ Manager Speaks Out After White Sox Thrash Them in Game 1 appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Mune shot and bullpen power give White Sox 3-0 win over Guardians
Cleveland ace Parker Messick made one mistake, hanging a sinker to Munetaka Murakami on the first pitch of his at-bat in the fourth, with Miguel Vargas on base, and 111 mph and 440 feet later the White Sox had a 2-0 lead. It’s definitely a moment worth savoring: That would turn out to be all […]
White Sox Blank Guardians 3-0 Behind Murakami Homer in ALDS Game 1
Munetaka Murakami's two-run homer and Colson Montgomery's RBI double backed a bullpen relay as the White Sox blanked the Guardians 3-0 in ALDS Game 1 at Progressive Field. The post White Sox Blank Guardians 3-0 Behind Murakami Homer in ALDS Game 1 appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
White Sox’s Grant Taylor accomplishes feat not seen since 2017 with mesmerizing save vs. Guardians
The Chicago White Sox are 1-0 over the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS after earning a 3-0 win on Saturday. It was a solid outing for the club, as the offense and pitching were on point throughout. Reliever Grant Taylor proved to be a difference-maker once he took the mound and ended up achieving a […] The post White Sox’s Grant Taylor accomplishes feat not seen since 2017 with mesmerizing save vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints .
White Sox beat Guardians 3-0 in ALDS Game 1 behind Murakami
The Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the ALDS. Munetaka Murakami drove in both early runs with a...
White Sox 3, Guardians 0: Munetaka Murakami, Grant Taylor power Game 1 victory
One game into a series that figures to be tight and tough throughout, the White Sox discovered one potential key: If their closer throws nearly as many innings as Cleveland's starter, they'll probably be in pretty good shape. Munetaka Murakami blew up Parker Messick for a two-run shot in the fourth, and once the White Sox grunted that that lead to the sixth, Grant Taylor carried it the rest of the way. After setting a relief career high with 54 pitches his last time out, Taylor set a relief ...
Murakami Leads White Sox Past Guardians, Box Score Stats, Highlights, Updated MLB Playoff Bracket
The Chicago White Sox refuse to lose in the postseason.
White Sox star Munetaka Murakami shatters 2026 postseason record with massive Game 1 home run
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami set the early 2026 postseason exit-velocity mark Saturday with a 112.2 mph two-run home run in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians. The 440-foot blast off left-hander Parker Messick gave the White Sox a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning at Progressive Field. MLB’s Sarah Langs […] The post White Sox star Munetaka Murakami shatters 2026 postseason record with massive Game 1 home run appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Parker Messick’s stellar rookie season with Guardians draws praise from Hall of Famer
Cleveland Guardians rookie Parker Messick had an All-Star season in 2026. Messick is a strong candidate for the American League Rookie of the Year Award. He’s emerged as an ace and is starting Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Messick’s impressive performance has caught the attention […] The post Parker Messick’s stellar rookie season with Guardians draws praise from Hall of Famer appeared first on ClutchPoints .
SnakePit Post-season GDT, #4
Whoops, didn’t expect today’s games to get under way quite as early as they did. The White Sox vs. Guardians game is already under way in Cleveland, but there’s currently no score at the end of the third inning. So it’s not as if we missed much. A full slate of four Division Series games […]
Open Thread For Saturday’s Division Series Games
I’m putting this together the night before, because I’m out tomorrow morning. We have four games today. Game One: 1:00 Eastern: White Sox @ Guardians: Smith vs. Messick. Game Two: 4:00 Eastern: Braves @ Dodgers. Game Three: 6:30 Eastern: Yankees @ Rays. Cole vs. Rasmussen. Game Four: 8:50 Eastern: Padres @ Brewers. Ray vs. Misiorowski. […]
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