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One pitch — and a good one — was the difference for Burke, White Sox season

CLEVELAND -- It was just a single pitch, and it went exactly where White Sox right-hander Sean Burke wanted it to go. But in the critical fourth inning of the deciding Game 5 of the American League Division Series, Burke…

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Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 5:07 AM

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A well-located pitch from Sean Burke resulted in a decisive two-run homer that ended the White Sox season.
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0 to win Game 5 of the ALDS.
José Ramírez hit the lowest postseason pitch for a home run since tracking began in 2008.

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Sean Burke allowed a decisive two-run home run to José Ramírez as the Chicago White Sox lost 2-0 to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the American League Division Series. Ramírez hit a knuckle-curve located just .74 feet off the ground in the fourth inning at Progressive Field. The defeat eliminated the White Sox despite their initial 2-0 series lead.

White Sox manager Will Venable praised Burke's performance after the right-hander completed five innings and struck out the first nine batters he faced. Relievers Sean Newcomb and Grant Taylor provided three scoreless frames in relief, concluding a surprising postseason run for the young Chicago roster.

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One pitch — and a good one — was the difference for Burke, White Sox season

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