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White Sox beat Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of ALDS behind Murakami homer, 3-hitter

Munetaka Murakami hit a two-run homer, five Chicago pitchers combined for a three-hitter and the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of their AL Division Series.

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Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

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Parker Messick gave up two runs in his 4 1/3 innings to take a loss to the White Sox in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday.

Messick was able to get out of a few jams thanks in large part to his six strikeouts, but a poorly located breaking ball to Munetaka Murakami was shellacked out of the park, and the Chicago offense provided nothing while was in the game. Messick pitched well after, and should Cleveland force such a game, he likely will be on the mound for Game 4 of the ALCS.
Colin Holderman

CLE Relief Pitcher #35

Colin Holderman, who was out for most of September with wrist inflammation, said he intends to undergo surgery and will miss the postseason.

Holderman said the wrist has been an issue for him for four years. He was quite good this season anyway, posting a 2.73 ERA in 54 appearances before going down. He’s due about $2.5 million in arbitration, which could make him a trade candidate.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

The Guardians will go with Parker Messick in Game 1 and Gavin Williams in Game 2 against the White Sox.

The team concluded the season with Williams pitching Saturday and Messick going Sunday, but the order will be reversed now. Vogt didn’t announce anything beyond Game 2. It’s the AL teams with an extra day off between Games 1 and 2 this year, so they’ll only need three starters and Messick would be able to come back and start Game 4 on four days’ rest.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick allowed one run over three innings during Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Royals.

Messick put the finishing touches on a fabulous debut season that has him in conversation to wrestle the AL Rookie of the Year Award from frontrunner Kevin McGonigle. He gave up six hits, struck out two and only issued one walk. The 25-year-old southpaw will finish as a top-10 fantasy starter on the strength of a pristine 2.56 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 193/49 K/BB ratio across 186 1/3 innings over 32 starts. He figures to take the ball to kick off Cleveland’s upcoming AL Division Series matchup next week.
José Ramírez

CLE 3rd Baseman #11

José Ramírez is not in the Guardians’ starting lineup for Sunday’s regular season finale against the Royals.

With the American League Central wrapped up, Guardians’ skipper Stephen Vogt is using Sunday as an opportunity to give several of his regulars a day off including Ramírez, Steven Kwan, Chase DeLauter, Patrick Bailey and Brayan Rocchio.
Austin Peterson

CLE Starting Pitcher #49

Guardians recalled RHP Austin Peterson from Triple-A Columbus.

Peterson rejoins the Guardians for the final day of the regular season to provide an extra option out of the bullpen that’s capable of working multiple innings. The 27-year-old righty has made just one appearance with the Guardians this season, striking out three batters over two scoreless innings.
Craig Yoho

CLE Starting Pitcher #23

Guardians optioned RHP Craig Yoho to Triple-A Columbus.

Yoho gave up two runs on three hits in just 1/3 of an inning on Saturday, which appears to have earned him a demotion back to Triple-A. The 26-year-old righty registered a 6.87 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and a 23/10 K/BB ratio over 18 1/3 innings in 19 appearances with the Guardians.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Although they’ve clinched the AL Central, Parker Messick will start Sunday against the Royals.

The Guardians won’t play again until Saturday, so Messick will throw a few innings in order to stay fresh. He’ll then start Game 1 or 2 of the ALDS against the Astros, Rangers or White Sox.
Brayan Rocchio

CLE Shortstop #4

Brayan Rocchio went 3-for-4 with a pair of solo homers Saturday as the Guardians topped the Royals 11-5.

With the White Sox losing, the Guardians have clinched the AL Central and a bye through to the ALDS. Rocchio homered from both sides of the plate. His first just made it out down the left field line, while the second, to right, had a little more room to spare. Neither were barrels, though. It’s Rocchio’s second two-homer game of the month, as well as his second in 434 career games dating back to 2023. He has more homers (15) and steals (20) this year than in his previous 281 games over his first two-plus seasons (13 homers, 18 steals).
Tanner Bibee

CLE Starting Pitcher #28

Tanner Bibee yielded three runs in six innings Saturday in a win over the Royals.

All of the runs came in the first, which featured two doubles and two singles. Bibee ended up with a quality start anyway, striking out six, and got the victory to improve to 7-15 with a 4.36 ERA. He’ll next work in the ALDS against the winner of the AL West or the White Sox.