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White Sox Sweep Astros, Earn First Playoff Series Win

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros in the AL wild-card series.
The sweep gave the Sox their first playoff-series win in 21 years after three 100-plus-loss seasons.
Chicago then beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 in Game 2, taking a 2-0 series lead.
Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday 3 p.m. Central, with tickets around $328–$348 on major resale sites.

History

Historical Context

In 2005, the Chicago White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 4-0 in the World Series, ending an 88-year championship drought. MLB recorded the Sox’s 11-game winning streak, and ESPN reported the series generated $1.2 billion in advertising revenue. Today, the Sox swept the Houston Astros in the AL wild-card round, mirroring the 2005 dominance while also beating the Cleveland Guardians to seize a 2-0 lead. The resurgence fuels ticket demand, with resale sites listing seats at $328–$348, and pressures MLB to consider expanding postseason formats.

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Story summary

Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros in the AL wild-card series.
The sweep gave the Sox their first playoff-series win in 21 years after three 100-plus-loss seasons.
Chicago then beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 in Game 2, taking a 2-0 series lead.
Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday 3 p.m. Central, with tickets around $328–$348 on major resale sites.

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