MLB Division Series results: Scores, highlights and ALDS Game 2 takeaways

The Chicago White Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays secured commanding 2-0 leads in their American League Division Series matchups on Monday. The White Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-3, while the Rays topped the New York Yankees 5-2, pushing both losing teams to the brink of elimination ahead of Wednesday's Game 3 contests.

Chicago relied on 5 1/3 strong relief innings from Sean Burke, backed by Braden Montgomery's go-ahead two-run double off Erik Sabrowski. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay capitalized on multiple Yankees fielding errors, highlighted by Richie Palacios's two-run single, while four Rays pitchers limited New York despite two Ben Rice solo homers.