Jo Adell and Petey Halpin power the offense as the Guardians beat the White Sox, whose Tommy Pham gets his first hit back in the majors, and Cleveland jumps back atop the AL Central. Ken and Anthony break down the tightening schedule down the stretch, noting Chicago's softer slate against Detroit, Kansas City, and Colorado versus Cleveland's own matchups with the Red Sox and Royals. They also dig into Jose Ramirez's recent surge out of his September slump, his lingering hand injury, and whether the AL Central's lack of big spenders gives Cleveland a lasting edge.
The Guardians Are in First Place Again!
Petey Halpin #0 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on September 16, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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By The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published Sep 17, 2026, 06:52 AM ETUpdated Sep 17, 2026, 06:51 AM ET
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