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CLEVELAND (41-38) at CHICAGO WHITE SOX (40-37) Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (Interstat) — 2:10 p.m. ET at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago Weather: 73 degrees, clear. TV: MLB Network.

The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox conclude a three-game set Wednesday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field, with the series tied 1-1 after the White Sox edged Cleveland 6-5 on Monday and the clubs played to a 1-1 tie Tuesday.

Cleveland will start right-hander Tanner Bibee (2-8, 4.91 ERA). Bibee has struggled this season, allowing at least four earned runs in three of his past five outings. He is 0-3 with a 5.40 ERA in four career starts against the White Sox.

Chicago counters with left-hander Anthony Kay (3-2, 3.18 ERA). Kay earned the win Monday in the series opener, tossing six shutout innings while allowing three hits and striking out eight. Over his past three starts, Kay is 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 15 innings.

Players to watch

Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams has been sharp against Chicago. In Monday’s loss, Williams allowed two earned runs over five innings with eight strikeouts. Over his past two starts, both no-decisions, he has 14 strikeouts and a 4.50 ERA.

White Sox left fielder Sam Antonacci delivered the decisive blow Monday, going 2-for-4 with three RBIs. He is 5-for-12 with five RBIs over his past three games.

Recent results

Cleveland has lost three of its past four games, including Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at Houston. The Guardians are 4-6 over their past 10 contests.

Chicago has won two of its past three after dropping three straight at Detroit. The White Sox are 5-5 in their past 10.

Series history

The White Sox have won four of the past six meetings between the clubs. Monday’s win snapped a three-game Guardians winning streak in the series.

Projection

Interstat’s simulator favors Cleveland 5-4. The Guardians are -1.5 run-line favorites. The over/under is 9.

Up next

Following Wednesday’s contest, Cleveland returns home to host Seattle for three games beginning Friday. Chicago hosts Kansas City for a three-game set starting Friday.