White Sox Sweep Astros and Advance to ALDS

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Chicago completed a 2-0 Wild Card sweep of Houston with a 7-3 Game 2 victory, powered by Chase Meidroth's decisive three-run homer. The White Sox won their first postseason series since 2005 and now face Cleveland in an AL Central ALDS.

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Updated Oct 1, 2026

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@MLB: The @WhiteSox sweep Houston and advance to the ALDS! (MLB x @AbbVie) https://t.co/LgDFU6OBGQ

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