Source: CBS Sports
Summary
The White Sox defeated the Guardians 4-3 in Game 2 of the ALDS, moving one win away from the ALCS. Gavin Williams struck out 11 for Cleveland but was pulled after 98 pitches. The Guardians’ bullpen struggled, allowing the White Sox to take the lead. Munetaka Murakami drove in a run with a single, and Braden Montgomery delivered a two-run double. Cleveland’s offense has scored just three runs in two games. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said his team is “backed into a corner” but will “embrace” the challenge.
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This one felt recognizable early.
Williams struck out 11, then got pulled. The White Sox hit the Guardians’ bullpen hard. Cleveland’s offense was quiet again. Murakami kept hitting. The Guardians’ lead was gone before the seventh.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end.
White Sox starters kept grinding. Guardians’ bullpen couldn’t hold. Cleveland’s offense still can’t score. Vogt said they’re in a hole, but they’ll fight.
It’s the same story for the Guardians. They’ve been here before. Their pitching is good. Their hitting isn’t. The White Sox are finding ways to win.
Another October, another Cleveland team that can’t hit. Another White Sox team that won’t go away.
It’s the same script. The Guardians just can’t stop it.
Author: Evan Null
