The Chicago White Sox lead the best-of-five ALDS 2-1 after dropping Game 3 9-3 at Rate Field, where Cleveland posted 11 hits and two two-out triples from Jo Adell and José Ramírez to snap Chicago’s four-game postseason win streak. White Sox starters and relievers allowed key extra-base damage while striking out 19 times, and the team now turns to Hagen Smith (1.29 ERA) in Game 4 against Guardians left-hander Parker Messick (2.56 ERA). Cleveland’s road record and staff ERA rank among the AL’s better marks, yet Chicago retains home-field advantage and needs one victory to advance. A Guardians win forces Game 5 at Progressive Field, where recent form and bullpen depth could narrow the implied probability gap reflected in series-spread pricing.