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Chicago White Sox Announce Starting Pitcher for Pivotal ALDS Game 5

The Chicago White Sox won their first four postseason games, including the first two of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians.However, after returning to their home ballpark on Wednesday, they dropped back-to-back games against Cleveland to even the series at…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 7:03 PM
Chicago White Sox Announce Starting Pitcher for Pivotal ALDS Game 5
Key Things to Know
  • The Chicago White Sox named right-hander Sean Burke as their starting pitcher for Game 5 of the ALDS.
  • Cleveland evened the series at 2-2 after Chicago allowed nine runs in consecutive home losses.
  • Burke previously pitched 5.1 innings allowing one run with six strikeouts in Game 2 against Cleveland.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Chicago White Sox have announced that right-handed pitcher Sean Burke will start the decisive Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians. After taking a 2-0 series lead, Chicago dropped back-to-back home games, allowing nine runs in each loss, which tied the series at 2-2 heading back to Progressive Field.

Manager Will Venable previously leaned heavily on bullpen games throughout the postseason, raising concerns over relief pitching fatigue. Burke, who threw 5.1 innings of one-run ball in Game 2, faces Guardians ace Gavin Williams on four days' rest with a trip to the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays at stake.

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