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NFL·PREVIEW·October 3, 2026 01:13 PM ET

Guardians-White Sox ALDS opener plays in 63-degree conditions

First pitch was set for 1 p.m. ET at Progressive Field.

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What happened: Game 1 of the ALDS was underway in Cleveland at 1:08 p.m. local time, with the temperature at 63 degrees. The matchup opened a best-of-five series between the Guardians and White Sox.

Why it matters: The conditions framed Cleveland's ALDS opener after a 1 p.m. ET first pitch. The winner grabs the first edge in a short postseason series.

What to watch: Attention shifts to how the opener swings and which club carries the lead into Game 2. Cleveland opened the series at home on Saturday.

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