# White Sox lead slips as Guardians close in

> Chicago's AL Central cushion is nearly gone, and Monday's series with Cleveland could decide the division.
- Title: White Sox lead slips as Guardians close in · New York Post
- Summary: Chicago's AL Central cushion is nearly gone, and Monday's series with Cleveland could decide the division. A September stumble turned a comfortable White Sox…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/14/betting/betmgm-bonus-code-postbet-get-up-to-1500-back-in-bonus-bets-for-white-sox-vs-guardians
- Published: 2026-09-14T16:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mlb, al central, white sox, guardians, sports betting, news, entertainment
## A division race gets tight
The regular season is winding down, but Monday's AL Central meeting between Chicago and Cleveland carries real postseason weight.

> Baseball's regular season is winding down, but the postseason push is heating up
## Chicago's cushion vanished
The White Sox opened September looking safe atop the division. A badly timed slide has put that hold in doubt.

> an ill-timed stumble has placed their hold on the AL Central in jeopardy
## Cleveland can take it outright
The Guardians are within striking range of the division lead and could seize it with a sweep of this series.

> could even win the division outright with a sweep
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## Key takeaway

A September stumble turned a comfortable White Sox division lead into a series that Cleveland could win outright with a sweep.