Chicago White Sox Secure First Playoff Series Win Since 2005
The Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Series, achieving their first playoff series win since 2005 with a 7-3 victory in the final game played in Houston.
Charlotte, NC, September 30, 2026 —
The Chicago White Sox have advanced in the American League postseason, securing their first playoff series victory in nearly two decades. The team swept the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Series.
The decisive Game 3 of the series concluded with the White Sox defeating the Astros 7-3. This victory, which took place in Houston, marks a significant milestone for the franchise, as it is their first playoff series win since the 2005 season. The specific dates of the series were not provided in the summary information.
The sweep of the Astros signifies a successful outing for the White Sox in this short best-of-three playoff format. The final game saw the team score seven runs to the Astros’ three, clinching the series win on the road.
Further details regarding individual player performances, specific game events leading up to the sweep, or the outcomes of subsequent playoff rounds were not included in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by KRISTIE RIEKEN, Associated Press on www.qcnews.com, see more information here.
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