Game Summary
CHICAGO (AP) — Steven Kwan knocked in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and made a sliding catch to help prevent a run from scoring in the bottom of the inning as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on Sunday.
Kwan’s fly off Brandon Eisert (2-2) scored automatic runner Angel Martínez. Kwan covered a lot of ground in left field and made a catch just inside the foul line on a fly ball by Mike Tauchman leading off the 10th.
Key Plays
Kyle Manzardo hit his 15th homer — a three-run shot off Aaron Civale, the player he was traded for in June — to cap a four-run sixth and give Cleveland a 4-3 lead. Brayan Rocchio doubled with one out and scored on a force out by José Ramírez for the first run.
Austin Slater hit his fourth home run, a leadoff shot off Joey Cantillo in the fourth, to put the White Sox ahead 1-0. Michael A. Taylor’s sac fly and Slater’s RBI single extended the lead to 3-0 in the fifth.
Andrew Benintendi hit his 11th home run, a solo shot off Cantillo, to tie it at 4 in the sixth.
Turning Points
Kwan drew a walk in the eighth off Grant Taylor, took third on a single by Nolan Jones and scored on Ramírez’s sac fly for a 5-4 lead.
Edgar Quero doubled in the eighth and pinch-runner Will Robertson scored on Luis Robert Jr.’s two-out double to tie it 5-all.
Cantillo allowed four runs in 5 1/3 innings with six strikeouts. Closer Emmanuel Clase (5-2) didn’t allow a hit in the final two innings as Cleveland won three of four in the series.
Game Analysis
Key Moment
Civale allowed only a bunt single by Rocchio through the first five innings before two hits and two walks led to the four-run sixth.
Key Stat
The all-time series between the AL Central rivals is even at 1,130-1,130, with 17 ties.
What’s Next
Up Next
After the All-Star break, the Guardians host the Athletics and Chicago is at Pittsburgh, both on Friday.
Conclusion
The Cleveland Guardians secured a 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, thanks to Steven Kwan’s go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and his sliding catch to prevent a run. The Guardians took three out of four games in the series, with the win marking a significant moment in the AL Central rivalry.
FAQs
Q: Who scored the go-ahead run for the Guardians?
A: Angel Martínez scored the go-ahead run on Steven Kwan’s sacrifice fly in the 10th inning.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5.
Q: Who made a significant catch to prevent a run?
A: Steven Kwan made a sliding catch in left field to prevent a run from scoring in the bottom of the 10th inning.
