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White Sox Clinch AL Wild Card Series With 7-3 Sweep

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 3:11 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Chicago White Sox clinched the AL Wild Card series by sweeping the Houston Astros 7-3 in Game 2.
Chase Meidroth hit a three-run homer in the sixth to extend the lead to 7-3.
The White Sox became the first MLB team to reach the postseason after three consecutive 100-loss seasons.
The Astros' home playoff losing streak extended to nine consecutive games with the defeat at Daikin Park.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 the Chicago White Sox broke an 88-year championship drought by posting a 99-63 record and sweeping the Houston Astros for the World Series title. After three consecutive 100-loss seasons, the 2024 club clinched the AL wild-card with Chase Meidroth’s three-run homer, illustrating how modern analytics can reverse fortunes quickly.

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Story summary

Chicago White Sox clinched the AL Wild Card series by sweeping the Houston Astros 7-3 in Game 2.
Chase Meidroth hit a three-run homer in the sixth to extend the lead to 7-3.
The White Sox became the first MLB team to reach the postseason after three consecutive 100-loss seasons.
The Astros' home playoff losing streak extended to nine consecutive games with the defeat at Daikin Park.

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