Guardians Take Game 1 as White Sox Start 2005 Weekend with Familiar Struggles

Alexander's Mistake Proves Costly

Smith, making a short start before heading to the All-Star Game, tossed three innings before turning it over to Dan Altavilla, who recorded five outs and left a runner on third for Tyler Alexander. 

The veteran lefty escaped the fifth but left a cutter over the plate with two outs in the sixth, and Carlos Santana crushed it to left-center to give the Guardians a 4-2 lead.

One Hit, One Highlight

Logan Allen made the start for Cleveland, and the White Sox looked poised to rack up some runs with a group of righties who've hit left-handed pitching well this season. Instead, they made things look easy for Allen—or maybe Allen just made it look easy.

After Robert's homer, the Sox didn't record another hit off the lefty. Allen cruised through six innings, allowing just two runs on one hit and two walks while striking out five.

News and Notes

The White Sox recalled left-handed reliever Fraser Ellard from Triple-A Charlotte to serve as the 27th man of the twin-bill. Ellard fanned a hitter in a clean ninth inning.

First baseman Tim Elko left the game with knee soreness. Colson Montgomery entered the game to play third, with Miguel Vargas moving to first. 

What's On Tap Next?

Jonathan Cannon will make his third start since returning from the injured list. He allowed eight hits and two walks but allowed just two earned runs vs the Colorado Rockies in his last start. Gavin Williams will get the ball for Cleveland, who held the White Sox to one run over five innings on April 10. 

Game 2 of the doubleheader is at 7:10 PM CT and will air on CHSN.