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White Sox Take Commanding 2-0 ALDS Lead Over Guardians
WHY IT MATTERS
The White Sox' remarkable turnaround from a 121-loss season two years ago to a commanding ALDS lead highlights their strong player development and smart trades, making them overwhelming favorites to advance to the ALCS.
What happened
The Chicago White Sox continued their improbable postseason run with a dramatic comeback win over the Cleveland Guardians, taking a 2-0 lead in the ALDS. Munetaka Murakami hit a 440-foot home run in the fourth inning, and later drove in a run with a hard grounder through the right side of the infield.
Braden Montgomery delivered the go-ahead hit with a sharp double to right field, scoring two runs.
The White Sox bullpen, led by Grant Taylor, shut down the Guardians in the ninth inning to secure the win.
PRIMARY SOURCES
White Sox ride another dramatic comeback win to beat Guardians and take commanding 2-0 ALDS lead
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
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