White Sox Pounce Early, Finish Sweep of Astros for First Playoff Series Win Since 2005
Chicago scored four runs in the first inning and Chase Meidroth added a three-run homer, ending the Astros' season and sending the White Sox to the ALDS.
- On Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros with a 7-3 victory, securing their first postseason series win since 2005 and advancing to the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians.
- Under second-year skipper Will Venable, the White Sox achieved a historic turnaround, becoming the first team in major league history to earn a playoff berth following three consecutive 100-loss seasons.
- Second baseman Chase Meidroth broke a 4-3 tie in the sixth inning with a three-run home run, providing critical breathing room after the Astros rallied with three solo shots.
- White Sox starter Sean Burke limited damage over four innings while the bullpen surrendered just one hit; Houston starter Hunter Brown struggled, allowing four runs amid defensive errors.
- The ALDS begins Saturday at Progressive Field, while the Astros face an uncertain offseason with manager Joe Espada's contract expiring and general manager Dana Brown recently fired.
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Independent EspañolHOUSTON (AP) — Having suffered 100 defeats to their first victory in a series of playoffs in two decades, these combative Chicago White Sox continue to be overtaken.
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