Sean Burke Named Starter for White Sox in ALDS Game 5

The Chicago White Sox have appointed Sean Burke as the starting pitcher for the crucial Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians, scheduled for Saturday night in Cleveland.

After the Guardians secured a 9-5 victory on Thursday, the series is tied at two games each. Burke previously pitched 5.1 innings in Game 2, allowing only one run and striking out six batters. He also started in the wild-card game against the Houston Astros, where he gave up three runs over four innings.

Burke concluded the regular season with an 11-7 record and a 3.34 ERA, making him a key choice for the White Sox in this elimination game. The winner of this matchup will advance to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series.