Tracking White Sox playoff odds, standings after Guardians sweep
The Guardians finished off a three-game sweep of the White Sox on Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field. The sweep moves Cleveland closer to wrapping things up and clinching the AL Central.
The White Sox won 4-2 against Mariners and 4 -2 vs. Rays. They lost 2-5 against Orioles.
Guardians won the season series against White Sox 12-7. Head-to-head record will serve as the first tiebreaker in the event of any ties.
The Guardians' magic number to clinch the AL Central is five. The White Sox's elimination number in the wild card race is seven.
The White Sox are playing the Guardians in Thursday's series finale. The White Sides have a 0.8 percent chance to win the division and a 2.5 percent to clinch a wild card spot.
The remaining schedule for the White Sox, Mariners and Guardians is as follows: White Sides play against Tigers, Twins, Padres, and Royals. Mariners play at Royals, vs. Rangers, A's, Tigers and against Guardians. Guardians play Rangers and Rays.
