White Sox special season ends with defeat in Game 5 of ALDS

The Chicago White Sox saw their 2026 season come to an end following a 2-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Saturday at Progressive Field. Cleveland rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win the series 3-2 and advance to the ALCS. White Sox players and chairman Jerry Reinsdorf reflected on an unexpectedly successful campaign while voicing strong confidence in the young team's future.

Cleveland pitchers set an all-time nine-inning record by striking out 21 batters in the game, led by starter Gavin Williams, who fanned 12 over 5 2/3 scoreless innings. White Sox starter Sean Burke allowed two runs across five innings, conceding a decisive two-run homer to José Ramírez in the fourth inning as Chicago struggled to generate offense.