# White Sox Fall Short in ALDS Game 5

> White Sox lose ALDS Game 5 to Guardians, ending playoff hopes.
- Title: White Sox Fall Short in ALDS Game 5 · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: White Sox lose ALDS Game 5 to Guardians, ending playoff hopes. white sox, guardians, al ds · reported by Mlb.
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/white-sox-lose-alds-game-4-2026
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- Topics: white sox, guardians, al ds, al championship series, progressive field, cleveland, chicago, sports
## White Sox Playoffs Begin
White Sox swept two Astros to set up ALDS battle against Cleveland.
## Guardians Win Game 4
Guardians beat White Sox 9-5 before 39,920 fans at Rate Field.
## White Sox Manager Venable
Venable said White Sox want to win series wherever possible.
## Grant Taylor's Game 4
Taylor faced six Guardians and all six reached base in sixth inning.
## Guardians Take Lead
Guardians scored six runs in sixth inning to take 9-4 lead.
## White Sox Need Game 5
White Sox must win Game 5 to advance to AL Championship Series.
## Key takeaway

White Sox lose ALDS Game 5 to Guardians, ending their playoff hopes.