CLEVELAND — Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Benintendi hit a sharp grounder that appeared to be headed to center field for a game-tying single with two outs in the ninth inning Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians.

“I think I yelled because I thought it was through,” Sox infielder Chase Meidroth said of his reaction while watching the play unfold from the dugout.

Guardians second baseman Brayan Rocchio dived and fielded the ball in the outfield grass. He quickly got to his feet and fired to first for the final out as the Sox fell 3-2 in front of 22,320 at Progressive Field.

“It was a great play,” Sox manager Will Venable said. “I thought it might squeak through there. And even when he caught it, I thought we might have a chance to beat it out.”

The Guardians made several s

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