Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland Indians
Rodon and White Sox hand Indians costly loss, 4-3
CLEVELAND -- Carlos Rodon allowed one run while pitching into the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox defeated the sloppy Cleveland Indians 4-3 on Saturday night.
Rodon (8-6) went 7 2/3 innings and beat Cleveland for the third time this season. Micah Johnson's fifth-inning single broke a 1-all tie, handing the Indians a costly loss as they attempt to remain in the race for the second AL wild card.
A wild pitch by Carlos Carrasco (13-11) and two misplays by rookie shortstop Francisco Lindor hurt Cleveland, which entered play trailing Houston by four games in the wild-card chase.
The game ended when Abraham Almonte was picked off first base by closer David Robertson.
The Indians (73-74), who also trail the Angels and Twins in the wild-card standings, have alternated wins and losses in their last seven games.
CLE wins 2-1
Game Information
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Tim Welke
- First Base Umpire - Todd Tichenor
- Second Base Umpire - Chris Segal
- Third Base Umpire - Mike Everitt
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 35 | 27 | .565 | - | W1 |
| Chicago | 33 | 29 | .532 | 2 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 29 | 34 | .460 | 6.5 | L1 |
| Detroit | 25 | 38 | .397 | 10.5 | W3 |
| Kansas City | 23 | 38 | .377 | 11.5 | L1 |

