Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH (44115) Comeback: Guardians Edge White Sox 6–5 in Extra Innings Thriller – LIVE UPDATES

Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH (44115)— In a game that had fans holding their breath until the final pitch, the Cleveland Guardians pulled off a heart-pounding 6–5 extra-innings win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday night, capping off the three-game series with a dramatic finish. After trading leads throughout regulation, it was a clutch walk-off single by Josh Naylor in the 10th inning that sealed the deal and sent the home crowd into a frenzy.

The Guardians entered the bottom of the 10th tied 5–5 with two outs and a runner on second when Naylor lined a 1–1 pitch into shallow right, driving in pinch-runner Gabriel Arias. The victory marked Cleveland’s 54th win of the season and kept them neck-and-neck with the Minnesota Twins atop the AL Central.

While Cleveland’s bullpen held firm in extra innings, it was a rocky start for both teams’ starters. The Guardians’ Gavin Williams gave up three early runs before settling down, while Chicago’s Chris Flexen allowed five earned runs through 4 2/3 innings. In the late innings, both bullpens delivered highlight-reel performances, with Emmanuel Clase striking out two in the top of the 10th to keep the game tied.

Key Facts

•  BREAKING: Guardians win 6–5 in 10 innings with Naylor’s walk-off single

•  IMPACT: Guardians maintain 1st place tie in AL Central

•  OFFICIAL SOURCE: “We fought till the last swing.” – Stephen Vogt, Guardians Manager

•  ACTION: Fans can purchase limited-edition walk-off merch on MLB.com/Guardians

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location:
   Downtown Cleveland (44115) – Progressive Field, at Ontario Street and Carnegie Avenue

2. Community Connection:

   “You could feel the electricity—this team’s got heart.”
   – Marcus Lane, bartender at Rally Alley Grill on East 9th

WHY THIS MATTERS NOW

With the Guardians fighting to maintain AL Central supremacy and playoff dreams alive, every divisional win counts. Sunday’s extra-innings victory marks their fourth walk-off win in July, showcasing a team that thrives under pressure. The win also deepens Chicago’s slide, with the White Sox now 20+ games under .500—adding fuel to speculation about a looming trade deadline fire sale.

Crisis Response

• IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
  » Fan First Aid Station (at Section 125): (216) 420-4200
  » Post-Game Transit Advisory: RTA Service Line – www.riderta.com/game

• OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:

  “Use designated pedestrian lanes exiting Progressive Field to avoid delays.”
  – Sgt. Denise Rowley, Cleveland PD Game-Day Unit

Update Log

• 9:58 PM: Josh Naylor drives in winning run with two-out single

• 10:15 PM: Guardians confirm post-game press availability

• 10:30 PM: Team announces Naylor’s hit will be featured on Monday’s Top 10 Plays on MLB Network

• 11:00 PM: Vogt confirms Clase unavailable Monday for rest

As the Guardians celebrate a thrilling victory and prepare for their next homestand, fans are already buzzing about what this could mean for the stretch run. With the trade deadline looming and playoff stakes rising, Cleveland’s comeback culture is on full display.