Guardians Crush White Sox 12-3 in Spring Training Rout

Cleveland tallies 16 hits, including three home runs, in dominant Cactus League victory

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Cleveland Guardians pounded out 16 hits, including three home runs from C.J Kayfus, Milan Tolentino, and Carter Kieboom, to rout the Chicago White Sox 12-3 in a Cactus League spring training game on March 5th. Jaison Chourio tripled, and Angel Martinez, Brayan Rocchio, George Valera and Angel Genao each doubled as the Guardians offense erupted. Tanner Bibee pitched four scoreless innings to earn the win for Cleveland.

Why it matters

This dominant spring training performance by the Guardians showcases the team's offensive firepower and pitching depth as they prepare for the upcoming MLB season. The win over the rival White Sox is an encouraging sign for a Cleveland team looking to build on their success from last year.

The details

The Guardians pounded out 16 hits, including three home runs, in their 12-3 rout of the White Sox. C.J Kayfus, Milan Tolentino and Carter Kieboom each went deep for Cleveland, while Jaison Chourio tripled and Angel Martinez, Brayan Rocchio, George Valera and Angel Genao each doubled. The Guardians were 6-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Tanner Bibee earned the win, pitching four scoreless innings while allowing just one hit and striking out four without a walk.

  • The game was played on March 5, 2026 in Cactus League spring training.

The players

C.J Kayfus

A Guardians player who hit one of the team's three home runs in the game.

Milan Tolentino

A Guardians player who hit one of the team's three home runs in the game.

Carter Kieboom

A Guardians player who hit one of the team's three home runs in the game.

Jaison Chourio

A Guardians player who tripled in the game.

Tanner Bibee

The Guardians pitcher who earned the win, pitching four scoreless innings.

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What they’re saying

“This was a great team win as we continue to prepare for the season. Our offense was clicking on all cylinders today.”

— Terry Francona, Guardians Manager (morningjournal.com)

What’s next

The Guardians will host the Los Angeles Angels on March 6, with Gavin Williams scheduled to start for Cleveland.

The takeaway

The Guardians' offensive outburst and strong pitching performance in this spring training game against the White Sox is an encouraging sign for a Cleveland team looking to build on their success from last season and compete for a playoff spot in 2026.