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White Sox celebrate playoff advance with dugout festivities and Murakami's enthusiasm

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 6:59 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

White Sox celebrate playoff advance with dugout festivities and Murakami's enthusiasm

Summary

The Chicago White Sox advanced to the ALDS after eliminating the Houston Astros in the wild-card series. They clinched the series with a 7-3 victory in Game 2 at Daikin Park on Wednesday. Despite going 0-for-5 with three strikeouts, rookie Munetaka Murakami celebrated exuberantly in the locker room, declaring himself 'drunk' after the game. This victory marks the White Sox's first playoff series win since the 2023 World Series. The team now prepares to face the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•White Sox sweep Astros in wild-card series with a 7-3 win in Game 2.
•Munetaka Murakami celebrated wildly postgame despite poor personal performance.
•This marks the White Sox's first series win since the 2023 World Series.
•Next, the White Sox will face the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.

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6:59 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox news: Munetaka Murakami gets absolutely lit in dugout celebration

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How do you say completely hammered in Japanese? The Chicago White Sox advanced to the ALDS after sweeping the Houston Astros in their wild-card series. The White Sox eliminated the Astros, 7-3, in Game 2 at Daikin Park on Wednesday. If you’re a true fan of baseball, the best thing about every White Sox victory is not their resolve, talent, or […] The post White Sox news: Munetaka Murakami gets absolutely lit in dugout celebration appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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