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The Chicago White Sox defeated the Houston Astros in Game 2 of their wild-card series, securing a sweep and advancing to the ALDS. The victory marks the White Sox's first postseason series win since 2005.
Why it matters
The win is a significant turnaround for the White Sox franchise, which had struggled with consecutive 100-loss seasons prior to this year's success.
The Houston Astros threatened a rally on Wednesday. Chase Meidroth wasn't having it.Chicago's 25-year-old second baseman launched a towering, three-run home run in the sixth inning. That sucked the air out of Houston's Daikin Park and propelled the White Sox to a 7-3 victory in Game 2 of their wild-card series.CHASE MEIDROTH THREE-RUN HOMERWhite Sox have broken it open! pic.twitter.com/kKMHbmpdxL— MLB (@MLB) September 30, 2026 With the win, the White Sox secured a sweep of the Astros and a date with the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS.The postseason series victory is the first for the White Sox since the 2005 World Series, and it secures their first trip to the ALDS since 2021.
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