Chicago White Sox defeat Cleveland Guardians on walk-off single

Sam Antonacci delivered a walk‑off two‑run single in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Chicago White Sox a 6‑5 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on June 22, 2026. The win snapped a three‑game losing streak for Chicago and pulled the team into a first‑place tie with Cleveland in the American League Central.

Chicago starter Anthony Kay gave up two runs before retiring the next ten batters, while Cleveland starter Gavin Williams allowed two runs over five innings. The game featured multiple lead changes, including a three‑run rally by the Guardians in the seventh that tied the score, and a White Sox comeback in the ninth that culminated in Antonacci’s decisive hit. The result moved the White Sox to 40‑37 and the Guardians to 41‑38, tightening the division race.