The Cleveland Guardians defeat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Wednesday as Petey Halpin hits a three-run home run in the sixth inning. Parker Messick records eight strikeouts, and the win moves Cleveland ahead of Chicago in the American League Central standings.
With the victory, the Guardians improve to 78-75 and take a half-game lead over the White Sox, who fall to 77-75. Cleveland has won two of three against Chicago in the series, and it takes them back to sole possession of first place after an earlier period without it since July 3. The team is pursuing another division title and enters the next phase of its campaign after reaching first place again, with an eye toward sustaining momentum.
