White Sox Blank Guardians to Take Game 1 of ALDS
Chicago's pitching staff limited Cleveland to a shutout in a 3-0 series-opening win.
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The Chicago White Sox shut out the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Saturday to win Game 1 of their American League Division Series matchup.
Chicago's pitching staff held Cleveland scoreless throughout the contest, setting the tone early in the best-of-five series between the two American League clubs.
The shutout gives the White Sox a 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2, putting early pressure on the Guardians to respond.
Cleveland's offense was unable to generate significant scoring chances against Chicago's pitching, a trend the Guardians will look to reverse as the series continues.
The White Sox will aim to build on the momentum from their Game 1 performance as both teams continue their push through the postseason.
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