The Cleveland Guardians have kept their postseason hopes alive, defeating the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in Game 4 of the American League Division Series to force a winner-take-all showdown.
Chicago entered the game with a chance to secure its place in the ALCS for the first time since 2005. The White Sox made an early statement, taking a 2-0 lead before Cleveland responded with two home runs in the fifth inning.
The back-and-forth battle continued as Chicago briefly regained the lead, going ahead 4-3. However, the Guardians eventually took control and held on for a crucial victory. Miguel Vargas launched a solo home run in the ninth inning, giving the White Sox a late opportunity to fight back, but their rally fell short.
Now, everything comes down to Game 5, scheduled for Saturday in Cleveland, with the first pitch set for 8 p.m. ET. One game will decide which team advances.
