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White Sox shut out Guardians 3–0 in ALDS Game 1

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 3:02 AM UTC · How we work

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Guardians Revise Roster

Guardians omitted left-hander Slade Cecconi from the 26-man ALDS roster, adding a twelfth pitcher.
Jo Adell will start Game 1 as designated hitter, moving from his usual outfield spot.
Reliever Colin Holderman is shut down with a wrist injury and unavailable for the series.
First baseman Rhys Hoskins remains on the injured list with lower-back inflammation, but is feeling better.

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White Sox Defeat Guardians

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3–0 in Game 1 of the AL Division Series.
Munetaka Murakami hit a 440-foot two-run homer off rookie Parker Messick in the fourth inning.
Hagen Smith opened, retiring the first eight batters and pitching 2 2/3 scoreless innings.
Five White Sox pitchers combined for a three-hitter and recorded 12 strikeouts.
Grant Taylor earned the save, throwing four innings and striking out six batters.

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Guardians Revise Roster

Guardians omitted left-hander Slade Cecconi from the 26-man ALDS roster, adding a twelfth pitcher.
Jo Adell will start Game 1 as designated hitter, moving from his usual outfield spot.
Reliever Colin Holderman is shut down with a wrist injury and unavailable for the series.
First baseman Rhys Hoskins remains on the injured list with lower-back inflammation, but is feeling better.

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