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Cavs star Donovan Mitchell gives Guardians a shoutout before ALDS Game 5

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell showed his support for the Cleveland Guardians ahead of their decisive Game 5 matchup against the Chicago White Sox in the American League Division Series on Saturday night. With the Guardians preparing for an elimination…

By Julian Ojeda · Cavs Nation

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 8:12 PM

Key Things to Know

Donovan Mitchell publicly voiced his support on social media for the Cleveland Guardians before ALDS Game 5.
The Guardians forced a decisive Game 5 against the Chicago White Sox after trailing 0-2 in the series.
Cleveland will start pitcher Gavin Williams against Chicago starter Sean Burke in the winner-take-all matchup.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell posted a supportive message on X for the Cleveland Guardians ahead of their ALDS Game 5 matchup against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. Mitchell encouraged the Guardians as they entered the decisive elimination game looking to complete a series comeback.

The Guardians forced the winner-take-all Game 5 after recovering from a 0-2 deficit with consecutive victories in Game 3 and Game 4. Pitcher Gavin Williams is slated to start for Cleveland against Chicago's Sean Burke, with the winner advancing to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS.

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