Munetaka Murakami's early two-run blast powers White Sox over Guardians 3-0 in Game 1

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field. Munetaka Murakami powered the victory with an early two-run blast. White Sox pitching dominated the AL Central champions, limiting the Guardians' offense to a 3-hitter. Despite a sixth-inning play involving Tommy Pham that resulted in a double play, the Sox maintained their lead to secure the win in the best-of-five series opener.