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A spot in the American League Championship Series is on the line when the Chicago White Sox battle the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the ALDS on Saturday night. Cleveland evened the series with a 9-5 win on Thursday. The White Sox (84-78), who finished second in the AL Central, are 38-45 on the road in 2026, including the postseason. The Guardians (85-77), who won the AL Central, are 41-42 at home this season. Chicago is expected to start right-hander Sean Burke (11-7, 3.34 ERA), while Cleveland is expected to counter with right-hander Gavin Williams (14-8, 3.76 ERA). Claim the latest Polymarket promo code SPORTSLINE to get a $25 trading bonus after a $10 deposit:
First pitch from Progressive Field in Cleveland is set for 8 p.m. ET. Cleveland is a -138 favorite on the money line (risk $138 to win $100) in the latest White Sox vs. Guardians odds, while the over/under is 7. The Over has hit in six of the last seven matchups between the teams.
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