Guardians Rout White Sox 8-2 to Narrow Lead

Guardians defeated the White Sox 8-2, trimming Chicago’s AL Central lead to two games. Guardians starter Parker Messick worked seven innings, allowing two runs and striking out eight. Steven Kwan added a solo homer and provided run support, with Franco Aleman earning the late bullpen save. The White Sox were hampered by Noah Schultz departing after an early mound visit and by two Chicago home runs from Braden Montgomery and Munetaka Murakami. Angels Martinez delivered a grand slam and a career-best six RBIs as the Guardians built a five-run fifth inning to seal the win. The report notes roster and bullpen evaluations, including Tristan Peters sitting against left-handed pitchers and Brenton Doyle starting in center, along with broader context about ongoing organizational discussions in St. Louis and Chicago.