Frequently Asked Questions
How many strikeouts did the Guardians pitching staff record in Game 3 of the ALDS?
The Guardians pitching staff set a new postseason record with 19 strikeouts in a nine-inning game. Every starter in the White Sox lineup struck out at least once, with the Nos. 2-6 hitters each striking out multiple times.
What was the final score of Game 3 of the ALDS between the White Sox and Guardians?
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 9-3 in Game 3 of the ALDS to stave off elimination. The White Sox issued 10 walks, which proved costly throughout the game.
How long had White Sox fans been waiting for a home playoff series-clinching win?
White Sox fans had waited 120 years to see a home playoff series-clinching win. The excitement at Rate Field in Game 3 was described as the loudest atmosphere Kyle Teel had ever played in front of.
What happened with Kyle Teel's ABS challenges in Game 3?
Kyle Teel burned through both of the White Sox's ABS challenges in the third inning, and both challenges failed. This was especially surprising because Teel had gone 7-for-8 on his previous eight challenge attempts heading into the game.
What play ended the White Sox's biggest scoring threat in Game 3?
With runners on first and second and nobody out in the fifth inning, Kyle Teel ripped a 98-mph line drive with a .940 expected batting average that Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana caught, then doubled Miguel Vargas off second base to end the inning. In the sixth inning, José Ramírez made a diving catch on a 96-mph Vargas line drive to end another bases-loaded threat.
Mitchell Kaminski
I’m a Bradley University Sports Communication graduate with five years covering the Chicago White Sox and experience broadcasting for ESPN-partnered Bradley Athletics. I’ve worked as a radio play-by-play announcer in Missouri and currently serve as a TV reporter for ABC 17 News in Columbia.
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