Chicago White Sox win first two games of three‑game series vs Cleveland Guardians

The Chicago White Sox took the first two contests of a three‑game series against the Cleveland Guardians, improving to a shared lead in the American League Central. They edged Cleveland 6‑5 on Monday with a walk‑off run, then secured a 2‑1 victory on Tuesday. Both games were decided by a total margin of three runs.

Wednesday’s matchup went to extra innings, with the Sox falling 4‑3 after a 10th‑ inning where they loaded the bases with one out but forced a game‑ending double play. Manager Will Venable praised the effort, saying, “It was a great series… to be able to win a series against these guys means a lot,” while noting areas for improvement. Key moments included back‑to‑back home runs by Braden Montgomery and Randal Grichuk in the ninth inning of the Tuesday game, and a crucial ground‑ball force out by Meidroth in the tenth of the Wednesday game.

The wins keep Chicago atop the AL Central with Cleveland, highlighting the competitive nature of the division early in the season.