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White Sox challenge Jose Altuve's positioning in Game 1 of wild-card series

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

White Sox challenge Jose Altuve's positioning in Game 1 of wild-card series

Summary

During Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series on September 29, 2026, the Chicago White Sox challenged a potential violation regarding Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve's field positioning. White Sox manager Will Venable noted that video coordinator Bryan Johnson identified Altuve possibly standing on the outfield grass during a ground ball. The challenge was unsuccessful, and the call on the field stood, allowing Altuve to remain in the game. This was only the third challenge of its type in 2026 as teams adapt to recent rule changes concerning infield shifts.

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By the Numbers

•White Sox led 4-0 with nobody out during the fourth inning.
•Challenge focused on whether Altuve was positioned correctly on the infield.
•Previous seasons saw decreasing violations for infield positioning.
•The overturned call would have awarded first base to the batter.

Latest Updates

3:30 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox explain why they asked for replay on Astros' Jose Altuve's positioning in Game 1 win

What they're saying

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White Sox manager Will Venable credited his video team with checking on where Jose Altuve was standing during Game 1 of the wild-card series and thought they had caught him out of position.
— Yahoo Sports

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