CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 05: Sean Burke #59 of the Chicago White Sox looks on during Game Two of the American League Division Series presented by Booking.com between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Monday, October 5, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Leigh Bacho/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
When the Chicago White Sox needed him, former Dirty Terp Sean Burke delivered.
On Tuesday, Burke came out of the bullpen for game 2 of the American League Division Series and pitched 5.1 innings for the White Sox. His team was able to turn an early 2-0 deficit into a 4-2 lead, earning Burke the win before he finally gave up a run with his last pitch of the evening. Through the meat of his outing, Burke retired 13 consecutive batters, the second-best postseason mark by a reliever in the history of baseball.
Sean Burke’s 13 straight batters retired tonight is tied for the second-longest streak by a reliever in a postseason game behind only Madison Bumgarner’s 14 (2014 WS G7) 🐢 pic.twitter.com/FetDm6ltra
— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) October 6, 2026
Burke, who has a 3.34 ERA and 1.20 WHIP on the year, has constantly earned praise from those inside his organization. That outing put his opponents — and the greater baseball community — on notice.
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt praises the performance from Sean Burke tonight:
“Tip your cap to Burke. What an unbelievable performance for him. I think he retired 13 straight at one time. He was mixing and matching. The curveball was really good tonight.” pic.twitter.com/qF5gTDaLt1
— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) October 6, 2026
That was some hero shit fromSean Burke
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) October 5, 2026
The White Sox have the opportunity to clinch a playoff series at home for the first time since 1906 when they face the Guardians on Wednesday. That game will begin at 4:00 p.m. and be broadcast on TBS and TruTV.
Sean Burke celebrates a huge Game 2 W with White Sox fans! pic.twitter.com/aX6jQ4EToa
— MLB (@MLB) October 6, 2026
In other news
Maryland men’s basketball’s Pharrel Payne was named to the preseason all-Big Ten team — as was former Terp Rodney Rice.
Preseason All-B1G🏅⤷ @pharrelpayne
📰 https://t.co/a3U4GiQ7zGpic.twitter.com/G9i9wtNPfU
— Maryland Men’s Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) October 5, 2026
College basketball analyst Jon Rothstein is bullish on the Terps’ odds this year.
Maryland will be one of the most improved teams in the country in Year 2 under Buzz Williams.https://t.co/37P3IN8oeo (Apple) https://t.co/sNq3sf2nZc (Spotify)https://t.co/YSX9DcRM5N (YouTube) pic.twitter.com/IIeZUYntzy
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) October 5, 2026
Chris Durr is breaking program records for Maryland football amidst the program’s turbulent start.
CD keeps it 💯 pic.twitter.com/leoqXTFFcZ
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) October 5, 2026
College football insider Josh Pate believes Mike Locksley’s tenure with Maryland is nearing an end.
Josh Pate on Mike Locksley:
“So Mike Locksley at Maryland, he’s done. That search has begun behind the scenes. It’s a matter of when, not if.” pic.twitter.com/SVcJCBe2Pg
— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) October 5, 2026