Guardians Force Decisive ALDS Game 5 After White Sox Lose Game 4

<p>With three of the four spots in the league championship series already clinched, the White Sox-Guardians matchup on Thursday night was the only game on MLB's postseason schedule. This game provided Chicago an opportunity to end its long American League Championship Series drought.</p><p>However, the White Sox lost 9-5 in Game 4, which would have sent them to the ALCS for the first time since 2005.</p><p>Cleveland's two home runs in the fifth inning contributed to their second consecutive win in the series, forcing a decisive Game 5 on Saturday.</p><p>The White Sox started strong, taking a 1-0 lead, which was extended to 2-0 by Sam Antonacci's sacrifice fly in the third inning.</p><p>The Guardians responded quickly, with Patrick Bailey and José Ramírez hitting home runs in the top of the fifth inning.</p><p>Chicago tied the game at 3-3 in the bottom of the fifth after Antonacci was hit by a pitch, and a sacrifice fly by outfielder Brenton Doyle gave the White Sox a 4-3 lead.</p><p>That was the last lead for the White Sox in the game.</p><p>Miguel Vargas hit a solo home run to left field in the bottom of the ninth, giving Chicago a chance to come back. The White Sox managed to put two runners on base later in the inning but could not complete the rally.</p><p>Game 5 of the ALDS will take place in Cleveland, with the first pitch scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.</p>