The Guardians forced a decisive Game 5 in their MLB Division Series against the White Sox on Thursday, per multiple reports. The White Sox had held a two-games-to-one series lead heading into Game 4, meaning a victory would have sent them to face the Rays in the next round.
Lineups for Thursday's matchup included Cleveland's Steven Kwan at center field and Miguel Vargas at third base, alongside Chicago's Chase Meidroth at second base and Chase DeLauter in right field, per Yahoo Sports. The game was scheduled as the 2026 playoffs continued with both series having reached their fourth games.