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MLB playoff update: White Sox maintain slim lead over Cleveland

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The Chicago White Sox lost 7-6 to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, leaving them with just a one-half game lead in the American League Central. The White Sox, who are trying to reach the playoffs for the first time since the 2021 season, are neck-and-neck with Cleveland for the division title, and they saw their lead trimmed with Tuesday’s loss at Progressive Field. Now, the White Sox are preparing for their final game against the Guardians, with just 10 games remaining on their schedule after Wednesday. Here’s the latest. American League Central Standings: Chicago White Sox 77-74 Cleveland Guardians 77-75 The White Sox have played one fewer game than the Guardians, giving them an opportunity to bank an extra victory between now and the end of the regular season. What’s more, if the White Sox were to finish the season tied with Cleveland in the standings, they would win the division title thanks to winning the season series over the Guardians, which they clinched on Monday. What is t