Chicago White Sox defeat Cleveland Guardians 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 · MLB · Cleveland Guardians 1, Chicago White Sox 2
The Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Rate Field. The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 7, with 3 runs combined.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox final score and game recap
The Chicago White Sox won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Parker Messick (Cleveland Guardians): 7.2 innings, 2 earned runs, 10 strikeouts.
- Kahlil Watson (Cleveland Guardians): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Sean Burke (Chicago White Sox): 6.1 innings, 1 earned run, 6 strikeouts.
- Miguel Vargas (Chicago White Sox): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox?
The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
Did Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 7, under by 4.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Cleveland Guardians at -115 and the Chicago White Sox at -105. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Cleveland Guardians a 51% favorite. The Chicago White Sox won as the underdog at -105: $95.24 profit on a $100 bet.
Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 41-39 in the 2026 regular season (19-17 at home, 22-22 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 38 of 75 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 38 times and under 37 times. That made it three straight losses for the Cleveland Guardians.
This result left the Chicago White Sox 41-37 in the 2026 regular season (26-12 at home, 15-25 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 45 of 75 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 43 times and under 30 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Chicago White Sox.
What's next for Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox?
Next for the Cleveland Guardians: at the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Next for the Chicago White Sox: the Cleveland Guardians at home on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.