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White Sox eliminate Astros, advance in MLB playoffs with key homer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 12:48 PM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

White Sox eliminate Astros, advance in MLB playoffs with key homer

Summary

The Chicago White Sox have advanced in the MLB Playoffs, eliminating the Houston Astros during the American League Wild Card series. Chase Meidroth's three-run home run in the sixth inning was pivotal in securing the victory. In a post-game celebration, teammate Mike Vasil shared a light-hearted but important message for Meidroth about staying humble. The team will face off against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday. This playoff series win marks the first for the White Sox since their 2005 World Series victory.

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By the Numbers

•White Sox eliminated the Astros in the AL Wild Card series.
•Chase Meidroth hit a key three-run homer in the sixth inning.
•Mike Vasil offered advice to Meidroth during celebrations.
•White Sox will play the Guardians in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday.
•This is the team's first playoff series win since 2005.

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12:48 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox’ Mike Vasil sends important message to Chase Meidroth after taking down Astros

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The Chicago White Sox are moving on in the MLB Playoffs after eliminating the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card series. Chase Meidroth hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning to seal the White Sox victory. During the celebration, Meidroth was giving an interview when teammate Mike Vasil was by another reporter what he thought […] The post White Sox’ Mike Vasil sends important message to Chase Meidroth after taking down Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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