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Guardians Look to Extend ALDS Series Against White Sox
Cleveland avoided elimination in Game 3 and now aims to force a decisive fifth game on the road.
By OddsListing wire desk
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Series Outlook
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox in Game 3 to avoid a sweep. A four-run third inning helped secure the win and keep their postseason hopes alive. The Guardians now face the White Sox again in Game 4, with a chance to force a Game 5 back home. The winner of this series will advance to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Championship Series.
Keys for Cleveland
A strong start from Parker Messick will be essential after he lasted only 4⅓ innings in Game 1. The Guardians used seven pitchers in Game 3, including two innings from closer Cade Smith. Jose Ramirez delivered a strong performance in the Game 3 victory.
Path Forward
The Guardians recorded 19 strikeouts from their pitchers and drew 10 walks in Game 3. Repeating that exact formula may be unlikely, but a similar approach of striking early could help maintain momentum. The White Sox have shown resilience throughout the season, so Cleveland will need to attack early and keep the lineup patient to create opportunities against a potentially anxious opponent.
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