Guardians, Chicago White Sox starting lineups for Aug. 9, 2026: Game No. 118

The Guardians and Chicago White Sox met for Game No. 118 on August 9, 2026. The Guardians sought a victory on Sunday to secure the three-game series. However, the series finale at Rate Field was delayed by rain. After attempting to continue play, umpires deployed the tarp before the second inning began. This weather disruption raised questions regarding whether the game should have started, leaving the final outcome of the series pending further updates.