White Sox Sweep Astros to Capture First Postseason Series Since 2005

White Sox Sweep Astros to Capture First Postseason Series Since 2005

The Chicago White Sox completed a two-game sweep of the Houston Astros 7-3 in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card series on October 1, clinching the franchise’s first postseason series victory since 2005. The best-of-three series began on September 22 in Houston, where the Astros, AL West champions with an 81-81 record, hosted the White Sox, who finished 84-78.

According to CBS Sports, Chicago jumped to a 3-0 lead early in Game 1, and after starter AJ Blubaugh was pulled, the White Sox secured a 6-3 win behind a solo homer by Colson Montgomery and two RBIs from Sam Antonacci, with Grant Taylor recording a seven-out save. The victory gave Chicago a 1-0 edge heading into the decisive second game.

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October 01, 2026
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White Sox Win First Postseason Series Since 2005
White Sox Win First Postseason Series Since 2005

Sox Machine • 01 Oct 16:20

Chicago defeated the Houston Astros in the 2026 Wild Card Series, marking the franchise's first postseason series victory in 21 years.

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White Sox complete two-game sweep of Astros in AL wild-card series
White Sox complete two-game sweep of Astros in AL wild-card series

Yahoo Sports • 01 Oct 02:58

Chicago eliminated Houston in the American League wild-card series, winning 7-3 in Game 2 as the Astros' offense failed to overcome early pitching deficits.

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White Sox complete 7-3 sweep of Astros in postseason series
White Sox complete 7-3 sweep of Astros in postseason series

soxmachine.com • 01 Oct 00:46

Chicago defeated Houston 7-3 to close out the series, with Chase Meidroth delivering a three-run homer that sealed the win.

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September 30, 2026
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White Sox aim to clinch series against Astros after Game 1 win
White Sox aim to clinch series against Astros after Game 1 win

Fox News • 30 Sep 15:28

Chicago's White Sox, who posted a 6-3 victory in Game 1, seek to close out the wild-card series against the Houston Astros in the second game of the best-of-three matchup.

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Astros players criticize fan boos after Game 1 loss to White Sox
Astros players criticize fan boos after Game 1 loss to White Sox

foxnews.com • 30 Sep 14:58

Houston Astros players expressed frustration over boos and low attendance during their 6-3 defeat to the Chicago White Sox in the AL Wild Card Series opener.

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Astros players criticize boos from home fans after wild-card loss to White Sox
Astros players criticize boos from home fans after wild-card loss to White Sox

Yahoo Sports • 30 Sep 12:43

Houston first baseman Christian Walker and reliever Bennett Sousa said they were frustrated by boos from fans after the Astros fell 6-3 to Chicago in Game 1 of the wild-card series.

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White Sox win Game 1 of AL Wild Card series, lead Astros 1-0
White Sox win Game 1 of AL Wild Card series, lead Astros 1-0

Fox News • 30 Sep 02:45

Chicago defeated Houston 6-2 in the opening game of the American League Wild Card series, taking a 1-0 series lead.

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White Sox beat Astros 6-3 to capture Game 1 of AL Wild Card series
White Sox beat Astros 6-3 to capture Game 1 of AL Wild Card series

CBS Sports • 30 Sep 02:02

Colson Montgomery's solo homer and Sam Antonacci's two RBIs powered Chicago to a 6-3 win over Houston, giving the White Sox a 1-0 edge in the best-of-three Wild Card matchup.

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White Sox defeat Astros 6-3 in AL wild-card Game 1
White Sox defeat Astros 6-3 in AL wild-card Game 1

Yahoo Sports • 30 Sep 01:27

Chicago advanced to the second game of the American League wild-card series after a 6-3 win over Houston, with Grant Taylor recording a seven-out save.

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September 29, 2026
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Astros and White Sox set for AL Wild Card Game with Hagen Smith and AJ Blubaugh on the mound
Astros and White Sox set for AL Wild Card Game with Hagen Smith and AJ Blubaugh on the mound

Yahoo Sports • 29 Sep 22:00

The Chicago White Sox took a 3-0 lead early in the wild-card matchup against the Houston Astros, whose starter AJ Blubaugh was pulled after less than one inning, while the Astros entered the postseason as the first division champion with a .500 record.

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September 28, 2026
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Astros to Host White Sox in AL Wild Card Series
Astros to Host White Sox in AL Wild Card Series

defector.com • 28 Sep 14:11

The Houston Astros, who clinched the AL West with an 81-81 record, will open the American League Wild Card series against the Chicago White Sox, who finished 84-78, on Tuesday.

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