Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges looks to receive the throw to the plate as Chicago White Sox’s Kyle Teel (8) runs home to score on an RBI double from Colson Montgomery during the seventh inning in Game 1 of baseball’s American League Division Series, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Baseball has the longest season of the major four sports, but when you finally get through the regular season, the playoffs make it all worthwhile. Tonight, the Yankees take on the Rays while the White Sox face the Guardians in Game 2.
The Chicago White Sox come into the game looking to win their fourth straight playoff game. They took down the Astros in two games in the Wild Card round. In Game 1, the team was able to hold the Guardians scoreless. The offense hit a two-run homer in the top of the fourth and added an insurance run in the top of the seventh.
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The Cleveland Guardians could only muster three hits against five White Sox pitchers in Game 1. Now they face another bullpen-style game, but they get to throw a starter as Gavin Williams takes the hill for them. He went 14-8 with a 3.76 ERA and 1.11 WHIP for the season.
The New York Yankees are also down a game in the series, and they had even fewer hits than the Guardians did. New York had just one hit in Game 1, and that runner was thrown out trying to stretch the hit into a triple. Now they have Cam Schlittler, the likely Cy Young Award winner taking the mound.
The Tampa Bay Rays went out at the trade deadline to acquire Freddy Peralta and he is starting Game 2 for them. Peralta has pitched well since September and he looks to give the Rays a commanding 2-0 lead over their divisional foes.
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How to Watch White Sox vs. Guardians
- When: Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00 ET
- Where: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
- TV/Streaming: TBS/truTV
- Pitching Matchup: Anthony Kay vs. Gavin Williams
White Sox vs. Guardians Odds
Odds subject to change
| Moneyline | Total | Run Line | |
| White Sox | +129 | O 6.5 (-114) | +1.5 (-185) |
| Guardians | -156 | U 6.5 (-106) | -1.5 (+152) |
How to Watch Yankees vs. Rays
- When: Monday, October 5, 2026 at 8:00 ET
- Where: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
- TV/Streaming: TBS/truTV
- Pitching Matchup: Cam Schlittler vs. Freddy Peralta
Yankees vs. Rays Odds
Odds subject to change
| Moneyline | Total | Run Line | |
| Yankees | -127 | O 6.5 (-112) | -1.5 (+142) |
| Rays | +105 | U 6.5 (-107) | +1.5 (-172) |