White Sox, Guardians open winner-take-all ALDS Game 5

Cleveland favored with an ALCS berth on the line

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read

We're LIVE for the top of the 1st of ALDS Game 5! Stream the rest of Guardians vs. White Sox on TBS and HBO Max. https: Via @MLB on X

What happened: The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians are underway in the top of the first inning of their American League Division Series Game 5. The matchup is airing live on TBS and HBO Max.

Why it matters: The winner of the contest will advance to the American League Championship Series. Currently, the series between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians is tied 2-2, following consecutive victories by Cleveland that erased Chicago's early series lead.

What to watch: The victorious team will advance to the ALCS.

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