CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago White Sox in Game 5 in Cleveland, with the decisive matchup set after Cleveland beat Chicago in Game 4 of the ALDS at Rate Field in Chicago on Oct. 8. The series returns to Cleveland for the winner-take-all game on Oct. 10.
Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams and catcher Patrick Bailey celebrated after the Game 4 victory at Rate Field, where Cleveland secured the win to force Game 5. The celebration at the Chicago ballpark highlighted Cleveland's road result that pushed the ALDS to the final game.
The White Sox and Guardians now meet in Cleveland with advancement on the line. The Game 5 matchup in Cleveland will determine which American League Central club moves on in the 2026 MLB Playoffs.