Youngstown, OH, October 7, 2026 —

The scheduled start time for Game 4 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox has been adjusted to a prime time slot.

The specific new start time for the potential elimination game was not immediately provided in the announcement. Similarly, the original scheduled start time has not been disclosed. Information regarding the date of Game 4 and the network responsible for broadcasting the game and making the schedule adjustment was also not specified. The location of Game 4 is also not detailed, but as part of the ALDS, it would typically be held at the higher seed’s home field.

Moving a playoff game to a prime time slot often indicates increased broadcast interest, aiming to capture a larger television audience during peak viewing hours. This move suggests the significance of this particular matchup in the postseason.

Details surrounding the exact timing of the shift and any subsequent logistical impacts for teams, players, or fans were not made available. The Guardians and White Sox are competing in the ALDS, a best-of-five-game series that forms part of Major League Baseball’s postseason championship chase.



Story summarized from the original created by Chad Krispinsky on www.wkbn.com, see more information here.

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