Here's how Cleveland's ALDS Game 5 victory over Chicago went down.

TheCleveland Guardiansare headed to the American League Championship Series! With a Game 5 victory Saturday night, the Guardians completed a stunning division series comeback over theChicago White Sox. Despite losing the first two games of the ALDS, the Guardians will head to St. Petersburg, Florida, to face theTampa Bay Raysin Game 1 of the ALCS on Monday night. Here's how Cleveland's victory went down. Key links:Bracket|Schedule Cleveland wins series 3-2 It was over when ...Jose Ramirezstarted playing like Jose Ramirez again. After a rough season marred by injuries, the seven-time All-Star turned it on with the Guardians' season on the line. After helping bring the series back to Cleveland, he got the big hit in Game 5 -- a two-run home run in the fourth inning that proved to be the only runs in the game. It was also the lowest pitch hit for a postseason home run in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008).-- Matt Marrone Stat that defined the game:21. As in 21 strikeouts by the Guardians' pitching staff in a Game 5 masterpiece on the mound. It's the most in a winner-take-all game in MLB postseason history, according to ESPN Research, topping Detroit's 20 a postseason ago. Not only that, but it's an MLB record foranynine-inning game -- regular season or playoffs.Gavin Williamsrecorded 12 of those K's in a dominant outing, and the bullpen didn't miss a beat in keeping the White Sox off the board all night.-- Dan Mullen Highlights from the Guardians' win 21 K's and the comeback is complete The Guardians erase an 0-2 series deficit and advance to the ALCS! #CLINCHED (MLB x @BudweiserUSA) https://t.co/g0zCsmeMPB A dozen gold stars for Gavin All 12 of Gavin Williams' Game 5 strikeouts 😤 https://t.co/m338iiKfbc White Sox get their first hit in the sixth and chase Williams ... but Murakami whiffs with the bases loaded JAM ESCAPED Erik Sabrowski strikes out Munetaka Murakami to strand the bases loaded! https://t.co/3Qots2hK9f Gavin Williams exits to a standing ovation 👏 https://t.co/CwsMMd4al9 Speaking of on fire: Gavin Williams Gavin Williams through 5 innings: 11 strikeouts 0 hits https://t.co/GjB0fFNFfP Jose Ramirez is on fire. 2-0 Guardians JOSÉ RAMÍREZ! GUARDIANS TAKE THE FIRST LEAD OF GAME 5! https://t.co/Z0zoqm513R From @ESPNInsights: The Jose Ramirez home run was 0.89 feet above the ground as it crossed home plate. It's the lowest pitch he's hit for a home run in his MLB career. It's also the lowest pitch anyone has hit for a postseason home run in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008). José Ramírez got a home run pitch 👀 https://t.co/jMTKfm5Td6 Pitching ... and defense (and no hits for either team through three innings) Munetaka Murakami makes it look easy! https://t.co/Fe5bGjvxbj 9 up, 9 down for Sean Burke! https://t.co/wgDpuDrULa Cleveland getting what it wanted from Williams so far Williams with 4 k's so far. He's throwing heat, avg. over 99 mph on his fastball which is up a couple clicks from his reg season avg. Also, had a 7 pitch first -- his fewest pitches in a 1st inning since July 1, 2025. Williams looks sharp in opening frame (Update: Burke does too) Gavin Williams dials it up to 100 MPH in a scoreless 1st inning 🔥 https://t.co/MwtH7cdODc Slingin' in the rain 😮‍💨 https://t.co/UoqdFX7g2F