White Sox and Guardians both to use opener strategy in ALDS Game 3
Chicago looks to complete a sweep of Cleveland in the American League Division Series after both teams opted to start openers.
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The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians will both deploy an opening pitcher strategy for Game 3 of their American League Division Series matchup, rather than starting a traditional starting pitcher.
Chicago enters the game with a chance to complete a sweep of the best-of-five series, while Cleveland is looking to extend its season and force at least one more game.
Using an opener, in which a relief pitcher starts the game before handing off to another pitcher after a short outing, has become an increasingly common postseason tactic as teams try to maximize matchups against opposing lineups.
Both clubs' decisions to go with openers reflect how postseason pitching strategy has shifted toward bullpen flexibility rather than committing a single starter to work deep into a potential series-deciding game.
The outcome of Game 3 will determine whether the series ends in a sweep for the White Sox or continues with at least one more game to be played.
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