Brief
José Ramírez powers Guardians past White Sox to stay alive in ALDS
Ramírez recorded two hits, two RBIs, a two‑run triple and a key defensive play as the Guardians won 9‑3 on Oct. 7, 2026.
By Felo News Desk · Published
José Ramírez delivered a multi‑faceted performance that kept the Cleveland Guardians alive in the American League Division Series, beating the Chicago White Sox 9‑3 in Game 3 on Oct. 7, 2026, according to the Associated Press.
Ramírez, returning from a five‑week recovery after a broken left‑hand bone, logged two hits, drove in two runs and scored twice. He opened the game with a 107.9 mph liner caught by Randal Grichuk, then walked and scored on Jo Adell’s three‑run triple in the third inning, extending Cleveland’s lead to 4‑1.
In the fifth, Ramírez doubled, stole third and scored on Chase DeLauter’s grounder, creating a 5‑2 advantage. He later made a diving stop at third on Miguel Vargas’ bases‑loaded hit in the sixth, preserving a 5‑3 lead. The decisive moment came in the eighth when he hit a two‑run triple with two outs, pushing the score to 9‑3.
After the game, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt praised Ramírez, saying, “He can hurt you with the bat, the legs and the glove. He showed all that today.” White Sox manager Will Venable added, “Great game by Ramírez, obviously we know how special a player he is.”
Ramírez, 34, has now appeared in 48 postseason games, all with Cleveland, and said through a translator, “It feels special… it’s do or die, so it feels really good.”
Key facts
- José Ramírez had two hits, two RBIs and a two‑run triple in the Guardians' 9‑3 win over the White Sox. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Ramírez made a diving stop at third base on a bases‑loaded hit in the sixth inning. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Cleveland avoided a sweep in the ALDS with the Game 3 victory on Oct. 7, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Timeline
- 2026-06-13 — Ramírez broke a bone in his left hand during a swing against Detroit.
- 2026-07-22 — Ramírez returned from surgery and faced Minnesota.
- 2026-10-07 — Guardians defeated White Sox 9‑3 in ALDS Game 3.
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “José Ramírez's all-around performance helps the Guardians avoid elimination in ALDS Game 3”
