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Guardians fall to White Sox, 4-3, in Game 2; face elimination in ALDS

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Paul Hoynes (via Cleveland.com)
Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana flies out to Chicago White Sox center fielder Brenton Doyle in the seventh inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians catcher Patrick Bailey flies out to Chicago White Sox center fielder Brenton Doyle to end game 2 of the ALDS.Chicago White Sox out fielders celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in game 2 of the ALDS.Chicago White Sox players celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in game 2 of the ALDS.Chicago White Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery grounds out to Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana in the ninth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas celebrates after scoring against the Cleveland Guardians in the sixth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami grounds out to Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana in the sixth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians pitcher Erik Sabrowski pitches against the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians pitcher Cade Smith pitches against the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Chicago White Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery celebrates after scoring against the Cleveland Guardians in the sixth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians catcher Patrick Bailey flies out to Chicago White Sox center fielder Brenton Doyle to end game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter singles on a line drive to left field against the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Chicago White Sox designated hitter Randal Grichuk celebrates after scoring against the Cleveland Guardians in the sixth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams hands over the ball to Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt in the sixth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Chicago White Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery grounds out to Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana in the ninth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Chicago White Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery celebrates after scoring against the Cleveland Guardians in the sixth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Jo Adell hits a RBI triple against the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians pitcher Erik Sabrowski is pulled against the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Jo Adell reacts after hitting a RBI triple against the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Jo Adell hits a RBI triple against the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Jo Adell reacts after hitting a RBI triple against the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams reacts after striking out Chicago White Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery for the final out of the fourth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio flies out to Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters in the second inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians first baseman Nathaniel Lowe smiles after reacking on a throwing error by Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Newcomb in the first inning of game 2 of the ALDS, October 5, 2026. Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter gestures to the dugout after singling to center field against the Chicago White Sox in the third inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams reacts after striking out the side against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning of game 2 of the ALDS, October 5, 2026. Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Burke enters the game against the Cleveland Guardians in the third inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams pitches against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning of game 2 of the ALDS, October 5, 2026. home plate umpire Gabe Morales gestures for a pitch clock violation against the Chicago White Sox in the second inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio throws to first to complete the double play as Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery slides out at second in the third inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams reacts after striking out Chicago White Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery for the final out of the fourth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Chicago White Sox pitcher Anthony Kay pitches against the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning of game 2 of the ALDS, October 5, 2026. Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Burke pitches against the Cleveland Guardians in the third inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians first baseman Nathaniel Lowe in the first inning of game 2 of the ALDS, October 5, 2026. Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez celebrates after scoring on a throwing error by Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Newcomb in the first inning of game 2 of the ALDS, October 5, 2026. Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan and Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez celebrate after scoring on a throwing error by Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Newcomb in the first inning of game 2 of the ALDS, October 5, 2026. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams reacts after striking out Chicago White Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery for the final out of the fourth inning of game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana reacts after striking out against Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Newcomb in the first inning of game 2 of the ALDS, October 5, 2026. Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan celebrates after scoring on a throwing error by Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Newcomb in the first inning of game 2 of the ALDS, October 5, 2026. Cleveland Guardians legend Len Barker throws out the first pitch before game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse delivers the game ball to the mound before game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse smiles as he puts on a Guardians jersey before game 2 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians legend Len Barker throws out the first pitch before game 2 of the ALDS.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Gavin Williams threw hard. He struck out 11 and the sellout crowd cheered Monday night at Progressive Field.

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