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Astros play Wild Card Series opener to sparse crowd and lose to White Sox

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Astros play Wild Card Series opener to sparse crowd and lose to White Sox

Summary

The Astros opened their Wild Card Series against the White Sox on September 30 at Daikin Park. The game took place in front of a sparse crowd, a backdrop against which the Astros, having completed the regular season with a.500 record, lost 6-3. This marks their first appearance as a division winner with such a record. The defeat puts the Astros in a challenging position as they look to recover in the best-of-three playoff format.

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By the Numbers

•Astros lost 6-3 to the White Sox in the Wild Card opener.
•Game held at Daikin Park with a sparse crowd in attendance.
•Astros are baseball's first division winner with a.500 or worse record.
•The defeat puts pressure on the Astros in the playoff series.

Latest Updates

1:36 PMESPN — Astros frustrated by boos from sparse crowd during wild-card opener
12:43 PMYahoo Sports — Astros players express anger after fans boo team during wild-card loss to White Sox: 'We want their support.'

What they're saying

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The crowd at Daikin Park was surprisingly sparse as the Astros -- baseball's first division winner with a .500 or worse record -- opened their Wild Card Series with a 6-3 loss to the White Sox on Tuesday.
— ESPN