White Sox advance to ALDS after sweeping Astros in Wild Card series
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Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 7-3 on Wednesday, completing a two-game sweep in the American League Wild Card series. This victory marks the White Sox's first postseason series win since 2005, ending a multi-decade drought during which the team struggled significantly. With this win, the White Sox look to build on their current momentum as they advance to the AL Division Series. The team has shown considerable improvement after previous poor seasons, including a 102-loss campaign just a year ago.
- •White Sox swept Astros in AL Wild Card series.
- •Chicago's last postseason series win was in 2005.
- •The victory comes after years of struggles and rebuilding.
- •The White Sox advanced to the AL Division Series.
- •They previously lost 102 games last season.
- 1:31 AMESPN — White Sox complete sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — From 121 losses to an Astros sweep: 10 moments that explain the White Sox’s remarkable turnaround
- 12:37 AMThe Guardian Sport — White Sox sweep aside Astros to end 21-year wait for playoff series win
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — How White Sox sweep of Astros ends multi-decade drought since last postseason series win
"Meidroth’s three-run homer powers Chicago to 7-3 win White Sox win first playoff series since 2005 title Chicago advance to face Cleveland in AL Division Series The Chicago White Sox used a big first inning and a three-run homer from Chase Meidroth to propel them to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday to sweep their AL Wild Card Series. It’s the first time Chicago has won a playoff series since beating Houston in the World Series in 2005. Under the direction of second-year skipper Will Venable and with a letter of support from Pope Leo , the White Sox advanced to face AL Central champion Cleveland in the AL Division Series beginning Saturday in Cleveland. Continue reading...
"Chicago just won its first playoff series since 2005. The road back includes historic losing streaks, a franchise-changing trade and a familiar October opponent.
"The White Sox finished off the Astros with a 7-3 win on Wednesday to secure their first playoff series win since beating Houston in the 2005 World Series.
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External links- ESPNOct 1, 2026, 1:31 AMWhite Sox complete sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005
The White Sox finished off the Astros with a 7-3 win on Wednesday to secure their first playoff series win since beating Houston in the 2005 World Series.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 12:58 AMFrom 121 losses to an Astros sweep: 10 moments that explain the White Sox’s remarkable turnaround
Chicago just won its first playoff series since 2005. The road back includes historic losing streaks, a franchise-changing trade and a familiar October opponent.
- The Guardian SportOct 1, 2026, 12:37 AMWhite Sox sweep aside Astros to end 21-year wait for playoff series win
Meidroth’s three-run homer powers Chicago to 7-3 win White Sox win first playoff series since 2005 title Chicago advance to face Cleveland in AL Division Series The Chicago White Sox used a big first inning and a three-run homer from Chase Meidroth to propel them to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday to sweep their AL Wild Card Series. It’s the first time Chicago has won a playoff series since beating Houston in the World Series in 2005. Under the direction of second-year skipper Will Venable and with a letter of support from Pope Leo , the White Sox advanced to face AL Central champion Cleveland in the AL Division Series beginning Saturday in Cleveland. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 12:17 AMHow White Sox sweep of Astros ends multi-decade drought since last postseason series win
It's been a long time coming for the White Sox, who appear to be building a serious AL contender as they advanced to the ALDS on Wednesday.
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