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Jo Adell’s three-run triple sparks Guardians in elimination Game 3 against White Sox

Adell drove in Steven Kwan, José Ramírez and Chase DeLauter in the third inning, putting Cleveland ahead 4-1 at Rate Field.

By The Sporting Page Editorial Staff
Jo Adell in a gray Cleveland Guardians uniform and batting helmet, leaning forward with his arm raised.
Jo Adell in a Cleveland Guardians uniform. File photo; capture date not established. Source: MLB.com. · Credit: MLB.com

Jo Adell’s bases-clearing triple off Hagen Smith gave the Cleveland Guardians a 4-1 third-inning lead over the Chicago White Sox in Wednesday’s ALDS Game 3 at Rate Field.

Adell hit the triple with two outs and a 1-2 count against the left-hander. Steven Kwan scored from third, José Ramírez from second and Chase DeLauter from first, according to MLB’s official play record.

It was Adell’s second triple of the series. He had driven in a run with a triple during Chicago’s 4-3 Game 2 victory.

Cleveland entered Game 3 facing elimination, with the White Sox leading the best-of-five series 2-0. The full score, inning record and game updates are available in TSP’s Guardians–White Sox Game Center.

Sources and notes

  1. The triple, pitcher, count, outs, runners and third-inning score were checked against MLB’s official Game 849833 play log. This report focuses on the verified third-inning play; 4-1 is the score after that hit. Additional original reporting: Tim Stebbins / MLB.com. Follow the linked TSP Game Center for the full game record.