The Cleveland Guardians scored four runs in the third inning on the way to defeating the Chicago White Sox 9-3 in Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Rate Field on Wednesday.
Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas reacts after grounding out with the bases loaded to end the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Fans react after White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas hit a line-out to end the sixth inning of Game 3 in the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field on Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
White Sox fan Jose Diaz holds a flag over his face during the sixth inning of Game 3 in the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field on Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel walks to the dugout after striking out in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth strikes out to end the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
A Chicago White Sox fan waves the team flag during the seventh inning in Game 3 of the AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami strikes out in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami strikes out in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
White Sox fans cheer in the bleachers during the sixth inning of Game 3 in the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field on Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez slides into home before Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel can apply the tag in the fifth inning during Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth is congratulated in the double after an RBI double by Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas is out at second base after a double play as Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio celebrates in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox pitcher Hagen Smith walks to the dugout after a poor third inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Cleveland Guardians right fielder Jo Adell heads toward third base after a 3-run triple in the third inning during Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox pitcher Hagen Smith watches at Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez comes around third base to score in the third inning during Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
White Sox pitching coach Zach Bove talks with pitcher Hagen Smith and catcher Kyle Teel during the third inning of Game 3 in the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan hits a RBI single during the third inning of Game 3 in the AL Division Series against the White Sox at Rate Field Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters celebrates his double in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth is congratulated in the double after an RBI double by Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery reacts after striking out to end the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel walks to the dugout after striking out to end the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters breaks his bat in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel reacts after his RBI double in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox left fielder Sam Antonacci is congratulated after scoring off of an RBI double by Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
White Sox catcher Kyle Teel hits a RBI double during the first inning of Game 3 in the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami walks to the dugout after striking out in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
White Sox fan Dan Daly holds his 5-year-old son James Daly during the sixth inning of Game 3 in the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field on Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
A fan holds a Sweet Home Chicago sign as Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Newcome takes the mound in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil leads a dance before the game against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox fans cheer in the outfield during the playing of the National Anthem before their game against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Fans stand as players take the field before the White Sox play Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox stand for the National Anthem before their game against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Peter Catizone wears a pope hat in the bleachers before the White Sox play Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field, Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Actor Belmont Camelii reacts as he throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Fans cheer in the stands before the White Sox play Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field, Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable and Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt shake hands before Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Fans watch White Sox players warm up in the bullpen before the White Sox play Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field, Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox fans hold signs before Game 3 of the AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley in his seat before the White Sox take on the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
White Sox catcher Kyle Teel warms up in the bullpen before the White Sox play Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field, Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Fans cheer in the stands before the White Sox play Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field, Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Bob Stange carries a broom while tailgating before the White Sox play Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field, Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. If the White Sox win Game 3 they will sweep Guardians in the AL Division Series. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Fans walk past the Red Line 35th Street/Sox station before the White Sox play Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field, Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Fans gather at Cork & Kerry at The Park before the White Sox play Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field, Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Douglas Outlaw waits in line as the first fan in line at gate 3 before the White Sox play Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field, Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Herman Mendez grills while tailgating before the White Sox play Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field, Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
A base is seen beside the field before Game 3 of the ALDS between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field on Oct. 7, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
From left, wearing a homemade pope hat Dan Kozlowski high-fives George Jimenez while tailgating before the White Sox play Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field, Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable walks to the dugout after batting practice for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field on Oct. 7, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
From left, Melissa Flores hugs Tammy Doyle at the Red Line 35th Street/Sox station before the White Sox play Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field, Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Fans walk past the Red Line 35th Street/Sox station before the White Sox play Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field, Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Leaves that have turned red are seen on a tree outside Rate Field in Chicago on Oct. 7, 2026 as people wait for the gates to open for Game 3 of the ALDS between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians on Oct. 7, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Fans tailgate before the White Sox play Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians at Rate Field, Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
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Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas reacts after grounding out with the bases loaded to end the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
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