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For Guardians, it’s only one game ... but what a bummer – Terry Pluto

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Terry Pluto (via Cleveland.com)
Player introductions with the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox before their game against the Chicago White Sox in game 1 of the ALDS.Then 910th Airlift Wing out of Youngstown, Ohio soars over Progressive Field as Jon Lampley performs the National Anthem prior to Game 1 of the American League Division Series between the White Sox and Guardians.Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges drops the baseball on the tag of Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel at home plate for a score in the seventh inning. Chicago White Sox pitcher Grant Taylor reacts to their win over the Cleveland Guardians. Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel grabs Chicago White Sox pitcher Grant Taylor in celebration of their win over the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges drops the baseball on the tag of Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel at home plate for a score in the seventh inning. Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan runs down a long drive off the bat of Chicago White Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery in the second inning. Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan takes a bunt attempt for a ball in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox. Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two-run homer off Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick in the fourth inning. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick reacts to a strike out to end the third inning against the Chicago White Sox. Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez catches a ball as he leaps up into the outfield wall off the bat of Chicago White Sox designated hitter Tommy Pham in the sixth inning. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick looks to the outfield as Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami rounds first base after hitting a two-run homer in the fourth inning. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick takes a quiet moment on the mound in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick throws in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox. Chicago White Sox pitcher Hagen Smith throws in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians.Cleveland Guardians first baseman Nathaniel Lowe reacts to his double in the sixth inning off Chicago White Sox pitcher Grant Taylor. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Erik Sabrowski reacts after a double play in the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Erik Sabrowski reacts after a double play in the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox. Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio forces out Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery at second base on a double play attempt in the fifth inning. Cleveland Guardians first baseman Nathaniel Lowe connects for a double in the sixth inning off Chicago White Sox pitcher Grant Taylor. Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters catches a pop up in the outfield off Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez in the sixth inning. Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez comes out of the dugout during player introductions before their game against the Chicago White Sox in game 1 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio comes out of the dugout during player introductions before their game against the Chicago White Sox in game 1 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians Joey Cantilla warms up throwing pitches in the outfield before the start of game 1 of the ALDS between the Guardians and Chicago White Sox.Jon Lampley performs the National Anthem prior to Game 1 of the American League Division Series between the White Sox and Guardians at Progressive Field.Cleveland Guardians fan supports Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick against the Chicago White Sox. Cleveland Browns Denzel Ward brings out the ceremonial baseball to the mound before the Cleveland Guardians game against the Chicago White Sox in game 1 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith comes out of the dugout during player introductions before their game against the Chicago White Sox in game 1 of the ALDS.Cleveland Guardians fan with a sign in the third inning against the Chicago White Sox. A jazz band entertains fans outside Progressive Field before the start of game 1 of the ALDS between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox.Cleveland Guardians’ fans get a photo with the ALDS prop at Progressive Field during game 1 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox. Cleveland Guardians’ fans get a photo with mascot ketchup in game 1 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox. Cleveland Guardians’ had rally towels for fans in game 1 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox.

CLEVELAND, Ohio –It’s only one game.

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