White Sox surge past Guardians 4-3 to take 2-0 lead in ALDS and move within 1 win of ALCS

Braden Montgomery lined a two-run double down the right-field line, Sean Burke allowed one hit in 5 1/3 innings of splendid relief and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Monday to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series.

The surprising White Sox improved to 4-0 in these playoffs — all on the road — and are one win from advancing to the American League Championship Series for the first time since winning the World Series in 2005. Chicago became the first team to reach the postseason after three straight 100-loss seasons, including a post-1900 record 121 defeats in 2024.

Jo Adell hit an RBI triple in the eighth and Chase DeLauter had two hits for the Guardians.

Starting pitcher Gavin Williams struck out 11, tied for second-most in a Cleveland postseason game. But the offense failed to produce for the second straight game.

Grant Taylor worked 1 1/3 innings and allowed one hit as he got his second straight save.

The best-of-five series shifts to Chicago for Game 3 on Wednesday.

Kyle Teel got Chicago’s first hit with a single up the middle leading off the fourth. He advanced to second on Miguel Vargas’…

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