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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1 octobre 2026
3 au total
It's truly October, and the White Sox look truly ready for it
It's truly October, and the White Sox look truly ready for it

Sox Machine • 01 oct. 16h20

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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Astros' big bats fail to come through as White Sox put finishing touches on wild-card sweep
Astros' big bats fail to come through as White Sox put finishing touches on wild-card sweep

Yahoo Sports • 01 oct. 02h58

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 7, Astros 3: A postseason series victory
White Sox 7, Astros 3: A postseason series victory

soxmachine.com • 01 oct. 00h46

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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30 septembre 2026
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White Sox look to close out Houston Astros in two games after dominant playoff opener
White Sox look to close out Houston Astros in two games after dominant playoff opener

Fox News • 30 sept. 15h28

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 call out fans for booing during Game 1 loss to White Sox: 'Extremely frustrating'
Astros players call out fans for booing during Game 1 loss to White Sox: 'Extremely frustrating'

foxnews.com • 30 sept. 14h58

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 express anger after fans boo team during wild-card loss to White Sox: 'We want their support'
Astros players express anger after fans boo team during wild-card loss to White Sox: 'We want their support'

Yahoo Sports • 30 sept. 12h43

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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Chicago White Sox stun Houston Astros to take 1-0 lead in American League Wild Card Series
Chicago White Sox stun Houston Astros to take 1-0 lead in American League Wild Card Series

Fox News • 30 sept. 02h45

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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Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros Results, Stats, and Recap
Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros Results, Stats, and Recap

CBS Sports • 30 sept. 02h02

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 take down Astros as Grant Taylor delivers, Houston bullpen implodes in wild-card Game 1
White Sox take down Astros as Grant Taylor delivers, Houston bullpen implodes in wild-card Game 1

Yahoo Sports • 30 sept. 01h27

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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29 septembre 2026
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White Sox vs. Astros live updates, news, starting pitchers for Game 1: Hagen Smith, AJ Blubaugh take the mound to open wild card
White Sox vs. Astros live updates, news, starting pitchers for Game 1: Hagen Smith, AJ Blubaugh take the mound to open wild card

Yahoo Sports • 29 sept. 22h00

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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28 septembre 2026
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The Astros And White Sox Are The Playoff Matchup This Moment Deserves
The Astros And White Sox Are The Playoff Matchup This Moment Deserves

defector.com • 28 sept. 14h11

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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