On Wednesday, the ALDS heads to Chicago, where the White Sox will host the Cleveland Guardians for Game 3. With a 2-0 series lead, the White Sox have a chance to secure a trip to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2005, the season in which the franchise won its last World Series (and first since 1917) with a 4-0 sweep of the Houston Astros. The Guardians will open Game 3 with right-hander Daniel Espino (0-0, 4.11 ERA) as they try to climb out of an 0-2 hole. It will be Espino’s second appearance and his first start of the postseason after he allowed a hit and a walk in two-thirds of an inning in Game 1. He is expected to pitch just one or two innings before making way for the bullpen. The White Sox will run another bullpen game, with left-hander Sean Newcomb (2-5, 3.09 ERA) starting. Newcomb followed starter Anthony Kay in Game 2 and struck out three in two innings, although his throwing error allowed both of Kay’s runners to score in the first to give the Guardians an early 2-0 lead. Follow Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as the Chicago White Sox host the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of the ALDS, broadcast on TBS and truTV. Live Updates25 Wednesday, October 7, 2026 08:08 PM UTCWednesday, October 7, 2026 10:26 PM UTC The Guardians pulled Joey Cantillo after he walked Braden Montgomery with two outs in the bottom of the sixth. Cleveland brought in right-hander Hunter Gaddis, who allowed a single to Randal Grichuk and then struck out Colson Montgomery and Sam Antonacci. Braden Montgomery scored as a result of that second HBP. That made the game 5-3. But the Guardians got out of the inning when Miguel Vargas hit a line drive to third. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:04 pm UTC Andy Backstrom With left-hander Joey Cantillo in the hole in the bottom of the fifth inning, Sam Antonacci bounced a single to center. Miguel Vargas got a free pass on four throws. That left Munetaka Murakami with two men in and no outs. Although Murakami grounded to second, he advanced Antonacci and Vargas. Still, the White Sox finished with 0 runs in the frame. Kyle Teel lined a liner with Cleveland second baseman Travis Bazzana, who doubled Vargas. There are still 5-2 Guardians. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 09:50 pm UTC Andy Backstrom José Ramírez was on a mission on the base path. After reaching second on a double in the top of the fifth inning, he stole third. When Chase DeLauter grounded to second, Ramirez ran home. He slid in in time to score a run, restoring a three-run Cleveland lead. The Guardians are up 5-2. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 09:46 PM UTCAndy Backstrom José Ramírez, who has been dealing with soreness in his left wrist, finally has a hit in the ALDS. He doubled down the left field line in the top of the fifth inning. Shortly after, he stole third base. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 09:39 pm UTC Andy Backstrom Although Foster Griffin allowed back-to-back doubles to start the bottom of the fourth, the second of which scored a White Sox run, he finished his 2 2/3 frames of work by recording his seventh strikeout of the afternoon. Cleveland brings in right-hander Shawn Armstrong to close the inning. There are 4-2 Guardians. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 09:37 pm UTC Andy Backstrom Chase Meidroth, building on an already impressive postseason run, doubled to left to start the bottom of the fourth inning. Then, in a nine-pitch at-bat that featured two challenges (one reversed an HBP call and another did not invoke catcher interference), Tristan Peters dropped a hit to left-center field that was good for an RBI double. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 09:26 pm UTCAndy Backstrom Inserting its fourth pitcher of the afternoon, Chicago turned to left-hander Noah Schultz. It ended up inducing a double play that ended the inning in the top of the fourth. The White Sox bullpen play continues. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 09:18 pm UTC Andy Backstrom Foster Griffin is humming. He is up to six strikeouts after hitting three White Sox batters in the bottom of the third inning. He hit Sam Antonacci to start the frame, but quickly recovered. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 09:03 pm UTCAndy BackstromHagen Smith loaded the bases with a walk to José Ramírez. Munetaka Murakami then pitched home for a run-saving force out, marking the White Sox’s second out of the inning, but Chicago did not emerge from the frame unscathed. Jo Adell went the other way for a bases-clearing triple down the right field line. Just like that, the Guardians are 4-1 and Rate Field is remarkably quiet. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 08:56 pm UTCAndy BackstromWhite Sox LHP Bryan Hudson never found his rhythm. After taking control of the mound in the top of the third, he walked Travis Bazzana and then gave up singles to Brayan Rocchio and Steven Kwan, the latter driving in Bazzana to tie the game at 1-1. With Kwan and Rocchio at first and second, respectively, Chicago is giving the ball to left-hander Hagen Smith. 2026 08:50 PM UTCAndy BackstromKyle Teel is known for his success in ABS, but he went 0 for 2 in challenges in the third inning, as left-hander Bryan Hudson struggles to find his control. The White Sox can’t challenge another call the rest of the way. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 08:46 PM UTC Andy BackstromChicago’s starter, left-hander Sean Newcomb, allowed just one hit in his two innings. Fellow lefty Bryan Hudson is now ready for the White Sox, who are ahead 1-0. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 08:44 pm UTC Foster Griffin has faced four White Sox batters. He has struck out three of them, including Colson Montgomery, who set the MLB single-season strikeout record this year. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 08:36 pm UTC Andy Backstrom White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas was in perfect position to catch a strong line drive from the Guardians’ Nathaniel Lowe. Once he picked that up, he fired the ball to first. His shot hit the stretching Munetaka Murakami before Jo Adell could return to the pocket. Sean Newcomb capped the inning by hitting Angel Martínez. Chicago remains up 1-0. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 08:29 PM UTC Andy Backstrom, Guardians left-hander Foster Griffin limited the damage. He caught Tristan Peters staring with an 81 mph sweeper, stranding a pair of baserunners. Still, the White Sox came out of the first inning with a 1-0 lead. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 08:25 pm UTCAndy BackstromCleveland couldn’t get a full inning from right-hander Daniel Espino. With two outs and two men on the line, already down 1-0, the Guardians are turning to left-hander Foster Griffin, who will face Tristan Peters. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 08:23 pm UTCAndy Backstrom It didn’t take long for the White Sox to establish a lead. A double down the right field line by Kyle Teel plated Sam Antonacci and advanced Miguel Vargas to third. There is still only one out in the bottom of the first inning. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 08:19 pm UTC Andy Backstrom Sam Antonacci drew a five-pitch walk and then Miguel Vargas singled to left field. Already, Guardians right-hander Daniel Espino is in trouble.
