White Sox carry 21-year breakthrough into ALDS opener in Cleveland

First pitch is 1 p.m. ET on TBS and HBO Max.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The White Sox are full of confidence after winning their first Postseason series in 21 years. Next up: Game 1 of the AL Via @MLB on X

What happened: Chicago opens the ALDS on Saturday in Cleveland after advancing past its first postseason series in 21 years. The White Sox enter the road opener saying they are full of confidence as the series shifts into a best-of-five matchup.

Why it matters: The White Sox clinched a postseason berth on Sept. 24, and the run now turns into a tougher road test against a division rival. In a five-game series, an opening win away from home can quickly reshape the bracket and leave Chicago two wins from the ALCS.

By the numbers: Chicago had gone 21 years between postseason series victories before this week’s advance. Game 1 starts a best-of-five ALDS at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday.

What to watch: Saturday’s opener will set the early leverage in the series before the matchup moves deeper into the ALDS. How Chicago handles the first road game will frame the tone for the rest of the set.

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