Seven Guardians pitchers combine to shut out White Sox

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Lane Thomas had two hits, including a three-run home run, and seven Cleveland pitchers combined on a five-hitter as the visiting Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on Tuesday.

Cleveland (83-62) maintained a 3 1/2-game lead on the Kansas City Royals atop the American League Central.

The Guardians navigated an unforeseen de facto bullpen game to prevail against the White