Jose Ramirez hits go-ahead home run against White Sox in Game 5

Winner-take-all ALDS matchup will decide ALCS berth.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

José Ramírez with a go-ahead homer to give the Guardians the lead over the White Sox in Game 5 💣 (via @MLB) https://t.c Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: José Ramírez hit a go-ahead home run to give the Cleveland Guardians the lead over the Chicago White Sox in Game 5. The swing put Cleveland ahead in the deciding ALDS matchup.

Why it matters: The Guardians are attempting to complete a series comeback after dropping the first two games. The winner of this series finale will advance to the American League Championship Series to face the Tampa Bay Rays.

By the numbers: Cleveland won Games 3 and 4 in Chicago to tie the series after losing the first two matchups at home. Ramírez previously hit a go-ahead two-run home run in Game 4.

What to watch: The Guardians will look to hold their lead and secure a series victory.

Sources

@SportsCenter 2026-10-11T01:23:20.135729+00:00

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