Ramírez Powers Guardians to Victory, Forcing ALDS Game 5
In Chicago, José Ramírez homered and drove in three runs, helping the Cleveland Guardians defeat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 to force a decisive Game 5 in the AL Division Series.
Elmira, NY, October 9, 2026 —
The Cleveland Guardians secured a crucial 9-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in Chicago on Wednesday, propelled by a strong performance from José Ramírez. Ramírez’s contributions included a home run and three runs batted in, directly impacting the game’s outcome and extending the American League Division Series.
With this win, the Guardians have now forced a decisive Game 5 in the series. The specific date and location for Game 5 were not provided in the summary.
The Guardians’ offense posted a total of 9 runs, while the White Sox managed 5 runs in the contest. The summary did not detail other specific offensive or defensive highlights for either team beyond Ramírez’s key plays.
Ramírez’s performance was central to the Guardians’ ability to overcome the White Sox and avoid elimination. The series will now proceed to a winner-take-all matchup to determine which team advances.
Story summarized from the original created by JAY COHEN, Associated Press on www.mytwintiers.com, see more information here.
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