Parker Messick Named Guardians Game 1 Starter for ALDS

Rookie left-hander Parker Messick will take the mound as the starting pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox. Messick leads the pitching rotation deployment for the opening game of the series, with fellow starter Gavin Williams scheduled to follow by taking the ball for Game 2 as the Guardians begin their postseason push.