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White Sox clinch postseason berth with 9-1 win

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 2:52 AM UTC · How we work

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White Sox Clinch Playoffs

The Chicago White Sox clinched a postseason berth with a 9-1 win over Kansas City.
They became the first MLB team to reach the playoffs after three consecutive 100-loss seasons.
The win secured the third AL wild-card spot, leaving them one game behind the Guardians.
Both Chicago clubs clinched wild-card berths on the same day, a first in franchise history.

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Historical Context

In 2005 the Chicago White Sox broke an 88-year title drought by sweeping the Houston Astros in the World Series (Oct 22-26), clinching their first championship since 1917 with a 99-63 regular-season record. Manager Ozzie Guillén guided the team to an 11-1 postseason run, reviving Chicago’s baseball fortunes after decades of disappointment.

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White Sox Clinch Playoffs

The Chicago White Sox clinched a postseason berth with a 9-1 win over Kansas City.
They became the first MLB team to reach the playoffs after three consecutive 100-loss seasons.
The win secured the third AL wild-card spot, leaving them one game behind the Guardians.
Both Chicago clubs clinched wild-card berths on the same day, a first in franchise history.

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