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Astros eliminated by White Sox; Altuve vows playoff return in 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 4:07 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Astros eliminated by White Sox; Altuve vows playoff return in 2027

Summary

The Houston Astros were eliminated from the playoffs after being swept by the Chicago White Sox in their wild-card series. The Astros lost Game 2, 7-3, at Daikin Park on September 30, 2026. Jose Altuve expressed his disappointment in the locker room, acknowledging the effort of his teammates but conceding that the White Sox played better. Despite the loss, Altuve vowed to come back for the 2027 playoffs, highlighting the team's hard work and determination. He remains one home run away from tying the postseason record held by Manny Ramirez.

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•Astros swept by White Sox in wild-card series.
•Game 2 ended with a score of 7-3.
•Altuve recorded his 28th career postseason home run.
•Team favored to advance, but fell short.
•Altuve plans to return for the playoffs in 2027.

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4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Astros news: Jose Altuve vows to return to playoffs in 2027 after ugly ending

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The Houston Astros were sent packing early after getting swept by the Chicago White Sox in their wild-card series in the playoffs on Wednesday. The Astros bowed to the White Sox, 7-3, in Game 2 at Daikin Park. Jose Altuve fought back tears in the locker room after their defeat. The Astros were favored to advance to the ALDS, but they played below […] The post Astros news: Jose Altuve vows to return to playoffs in 2027 after ugly ending appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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