Cleveland Guardians Defeat Chicago White Sox 9-5, Force AL Division Series to Decisive Game 5
José Ramírez hit a home run as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in an AL Division Series game, forcing a decisive Game 5.
Detroit, MI, October 9, 2026 — The Cleveland Guardians secured a crucial victory against the Chicago White Sox, winning Game 4 of the American League Division Series by a score of 9-5. This win by the Guardians evens the series and forces a decisive Game 5 to determine which team advances.
The pivotal moment in Game 4 came when José Ramírez hit a home run, contributing significantly to the Guardians’ offensive output. The team’s overall performance led to their 9-5 defeat of the White Sox, preventing the series from concluding and setting up a winner-take-all scenario.
With this victory, the Cleveland Guardians have successfully prolonged their postseason run. The series, now tied, will proceed to a fifth and final game. The outcome of Game 5 will decide the AL Division Series champion.
Further details regarding the specific inning of Ramírez’s home run, other key plays, or the pitchers involved were not detailed in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Jay Cohen, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
