Guardians Beat White Sox, Near Playoff Spot

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-5, marking their fourth straight win and moving them to just half a game out of an AL wild-card spot. Carlos Santana led Cleveland with four RBIs, and rookie C.J. Kayfus delivered a pivotal three-run double, capitalizing on a rough start by White Sox pitcher Aaron Civale. The Guardians improved to 60-55 and have won eight of their last 11 games, while the White Sox, despite recent offensive gains, have now lost five consecutive games and remain last in the AL Central. Corey Julks made Cleveland franchise history by becoming the first player since 1936 to record two doubles and two runs scored as a substitute. Saturday's matchup will feature Joey Cantillo starting for Cleveland against Sean Burke for Chicago, and the White Sox are set to celebrate 'Bill Veeck Night' in honor of their legendary former owner. The divisional rivalry grows in significance as both teams look to make an impact down the stretch.