COMEBACK: Cleveland Guardians Win ALDS After 0-2 Deficit with 21 Strikeouts...
New York PostOctober 10, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians erased a two-game series deficit to beat the Chicago White Sox and advance from the American League Division Series, powered by a dominant pitching performance that produced 21 strikeouts across the final games. The comeback marked a rare postseason reversal after the Guardians fell behind 0-2 in the best-of-five matchup, forcing them to win three straight games to survive elimination. Cleveland's pitching staff overwhelmed White Sox hitters down the stretch, controlling at-bats through strikeouts rather than relying on early offensive support.