Guardians build 9-4 lead over White Sox

Jo Adell caps six-run inning to keep season alive.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The Guardians are fighting hard for a Game 5 😤 https://t.co/1o7USj48FC Via @MLB on X

What happened: Cleveland holds a five-run advantage in Game 4. The team expanded the margin during a high-scoring frame.

Why it matters: The White Sox currently lead the series 2-1. A Cleveland Guardians victory would force a decisive fifth game.

By the numbers: Chicago posted an 85-75 record this season, edging Cleveland's 84-75 mark. The Guardians took the most recent head-to-head meeting 9-3 on October 7.

What to watch: The teams await the final outcome to determine if the series continues.

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