A 5-run first inning led the Cleveland Guardians to a 9-5 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night at Rate Field.
The White Sox suffered their 5th straight loss.
Carlos Santana drove in 4 runs and rookie C.J. Kayfus had a 3-run double for Cleveland.
Tanner Bibee pitched into the 6th inning to pick up his 8th win for the season.
The Guardians have won 4 straight game and 8 out of 11.
Aaron Civale took the loss for Chicago. He gave up 9 runs on 8 hits in 3 1/3 innings.
Brooks Baldwin had a solo home run for the White Sox.
Game 2 in the series is Saturday night in Chicago.
August 8, 2025
