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White Sox complete sweep of Astros in wild-card series

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

White Sox complete sweep of Astros in wild-card series
Summary

The Chicago White Sox eliminated the Houston Astros from the playoffs with a 7-3 win on September 30, 2026. Yordan Alvarez was held to one hit in eight at-bats over the series, reflecting a continued struggle against Chicago's pitching. The White Sox's success against Alvarez extended from the regular season, where he also found limited success. White Sox manager Will Venable emphasized their careful strategy in pitching to Alvarez, who is considered one of the best hitters in baseball. The Astros had opportunities but could not capitalize, losing significant momentum in the fifth inning with Alvarez at the plate.

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  • •White Sox swept the Astros 2-0 in the AL wild-card series
  • •Yordan Alvarez batted 1-for-8 in the series
  • •Chicago limited Alvarez to one hit in Game 2
  • •White Sox's pitching strategy proved effective against Houston
  • •Astros could not capitalize on scoring opportunities late in Game 2
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Chicago held the Astros slugger to one hit in the wild-card series, extending a season-long pattern as the White Sox completed their sweep.

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