Game result and context
Chicago White Sox defeat Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Chicago White Sox improved to 77-73 with a 7-3 win against the Cleveland Guardians, who fell to 76-75, following a decisive offensive surge in the sixth inning.
Final result
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 on September 14, 2026. The White Sox moved their record to 77-73, while the Guardians dropped to 76-75.
Sean Burke earned the win for Chicago, pitching 5.0 innings with four strikeouts and zero earned runs. Gavin Williams took the loss for Cleveland, allowing two earned runs over 5.0 innings while striking out seven.
How the game changed
The game remained scoreless through the first five innings as both starting pitchers held their opponents in check. The deadlock broke in the top of the sixth inning when the White Sox offense erupted for six runs.
The rally was highlighted by a two-run home run from Miguel Vargas. Cleveland managed to respond with one run in the bottom of the sixth and two runs in the bottom of the ninth, including a two-run home run by David Fry, but the deficit proved too large to overcome.
Key performances
Miguel Vargas led the Chicago attack, finishing the game 2-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBIs, and his home run in the sixth inning. Andrew Benintendi contributed significantly for the White Sox, recording three hits in five at-bats and driving in one run. Kyle Teel also added two RBIs for the visitors.
For Cleveland, David Fry provided the team's primary offensive spark with a two-run home run in the final frame. Despite the loss, Gavin Williams provided 5.0 innings of work on the mound for the Guardians.
Season and playoff context
This game was the first of a three-game series between the two teams during the 2026 regular season. With the win, the White Sox maintained a narrow lead over the Guardians in the standings as both teams continue their pursuit of postseason positioning in the final weeks of the schedule.