Guardians vs. White Sox Game 3: Jose Ramirez drove in two runs and scored twice, and Jo Adell added a three-RBI triple as the Cleveland Guardians routed the Chicago White Sox 9-3 in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday at Rate Field. Chicago still leads the series 2-1.
Cleveland broke the game open with a four-run third inning. Kwan singled to score Bazzana, and Adell’s triple to right scored Kwan, Ramirez and DeLauter. Sean Newcomb started for Chicago and gave up no earned runs over two innings. Bryan Hudson took the loss, surrendering three runs on two hits in a third of an inning.
Takeaways From Guardians Vs White Sox Game 3
Cleveland’s third inning decided the game
The Guardians trailed 1-0 before Kwan singled home Bazzana to tie it. Adell’s triple two batters later scored Kwan, Ramirez and DeLauter, giving Cleveland a 4-1 lead. The four-run frame broke the game open and forced Chicago to empty its bullpen early.
White Sox could not shut down Cleveland
Chicago used six pitchers and walked 10 batters. Sean Newcomb opened with two scoreless innings. Bryan Hudson took the loss, giving up three runs on two hits in a third of an inning. The White Sox staff allowed 10 walks and nine earned runs combined.
Cleveland’s relievers shut the door
After starter Daniel Espino lasted only two-thirds of an inning, Foster Griffin picked up the win by striking out seven over 2.2 innings. Shawn Armstrong, Joey Cantillo, Hunter Gaddis and Tim Herrin combined to hold Chicago to one run over the final innings, and Cleveland’s pitching staff struck out 19 Chicago batters on the night.
Player Of The Game: Jose Ramirez
Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a triple, a double, two RBIs, two runs scored, a walk and a stolen base. His eighth-inning triple drove in Bazzana and Bailey to push Cleveland’s lead to 7-3.
Guardians Vs. White Sox By The Numbers
Cleveland out-hit Chicago 11-6 and drew 10 walks compared to three for the White Sox, a gap that produced extra scoring chances all night. The Guardians scored nine runs on 11 hits while striking out just six times, while Chicago managed only three runs on six hits despite 19 strikeouts at the plate. Cleveland’s pitching staff posted a 3.38 ERA night for winner Foster Griffin, while Chicago starter Noah Schultz allowed one earned run over three innings before the bullpen unraveled. The Guardians also stole two bases without being caught, adding pressure on a White Sox defense that recorded zero errors but still allowed nine runs.
What’s Next
The series shifts with Chicago still holding a 2-1 advantage after Game 3. Cleveland improved to 85-77 on the season and will look to even the series, while the White Sox sit at 84-78. Both clubs now turn to Game 4, with the Guardians needing a win to force a decisive Game 5.
For more on how Chicago built its series lead, see the White Sox’s ALDS run and the breakdown of three keys to the series. Cleveland’s rotation plans heading into the series were detailed in the report on Williams and Messick starting for Cleveland.
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