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Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox β Recap
October 7, 2026 Β· Rate Field Β· View Preview
Game Recap
The Cleveland Guardians delivered an upset victory over the Chicago White Sox, securing a decisive 9-3 win at Guaranteed Rate Field. Despite entering the contest as the market's underdog, and defying SportsFBI's proprietary model which had favored the White Sox with 63% confidence, Cleveland leveraged a potent offensive third inning and consistent late-game scoring to take control and maintain a comfortable lead throughout the contest.
Chicago initially drew first blood when Teel doubled home Antonacci in the bottom of the first inning. The Guardians quickly responded in the third, with Kwan's single tying the game before Adell's triple cleared the bases, scoring Kwan, RamΓrez, and DeLauter to put Cleveland ahead 4-1. While Peters' double in the fourth cut the deficit for the White Sox, the Guardians continued to apply pressure, with DeLauter grounding into a fielder's choice in the fifth to bring home RamΓrez. Chicago again narrowed the gap in the sixth on an Antonacci hit-by-pitch, making it 5-3.
The pivotal turning point arrived in the third inning when Cleveland erupted for four runs, establishing a lead they would never relinquish. Adell's three-run triple was particularly impactful, transforming a one-run deficit into a three-run advantage. Jose Ramirez proved instrumental in extending that lead, later adding two more runs with an eighth-inning triple, providing crucial insurance. Guardians reliever Foster Griffin also played a key role in containing Chicago's offense, striking out seven over 2.2 innings and allowing only one earned run to quell potential comeback efforts.
Ultimately, the Guardians' ability to deliver timely, multi-run innings proved too much for the White Sox, as Cleveland steadily pulled away from an initial deficit. Their consistent offensive output, punctuated by big hits and supported by effective relief pitching, ensured that Chicago's attempts to rally were repeatedly stifled. Cleveland improved its record to 86-77, while the White Sox fell to 84-79.
How the Prediction Fared
Pregame, the market favored the Chicago White Sox (-120, 52% implied) over the Cleveland Guardians. Final: the Cleveland Guardians won 9β3, pulling off the upset.
SportsFBI's model favored the Chicago White Sox (63% confidence). Final: the Cleveland Guardians won 9β3, missing the call.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 3rd inning, when the Cleveland Guardians scored 4 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Schultz |
|
3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Foster Griffin W |
|
2.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3.38 |
| Sean Newcomb |
|
2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.60 |
| Cade Smith |
|
2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 |
| Joey Cantillo |
|
1.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5.40 |
| David Sandlin |
|
1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7.71 |
| Davis Martin |
|
1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18.00 |
| Tyler Davis |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Tim Herrin |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Hagen Smith |
|
0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1.42 |
| Daniel Espino |
|
0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6.75 |
| Shawn Armstrong |
|
0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Bryan Hudson L |
|
0.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 40.50 |
| Hunter Gaddis |
|
0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Adell |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jose Ramirez |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brayan Rocchio |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Bailey |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kyle Teel |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sam Antonacci |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tristan Peters |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Angel Genao |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase DeLauter |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steven Kwan |
|
6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Meidroth |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Miguel Vargas |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Randal Grichuk |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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