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White Sox secure AL’s No. 6 playoff seed after loss to Rockies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 4:27 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

White Sox secure AL’s No. 6 playoff seed after loss to Rockies

Summary

The Chicago White Sox clinched the AL's No. 6 playoff seed despite suffering a 9-6 defeat against the Colorado Rockies on September 26. Davis Martin struggled on the mound, lasting less than an inning and allowing three runs. The loss ended the White Sox's pursuit of the AL Central title as the Cleveland Guardians won their division. The White Sox will face either the Texas Rangers or Houston Astros in a wild-card series beginning Tuesday. Manager Will Venable expressed pride in the team's achievements and their playoff berth, noting the need to focus on the upcoming challenges.

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By the Numbers

•White Sox lose 9-6 to Rockies, ending AL Central title hopes.
•Davis Martin pitches less than an inning, giving up three runs.
•Cleveland Guardians win the division, earning an AL bye.
•Chicago will play Texas or Houston in the wild-card series.
•Manager Venable highlights team's resilience and playoff readiness.

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4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago White Sox settle for AL’s No. 6 playoff seed and will head to West winner for wild-card series

What they're saying

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Davis Martin raced to cover first base on Jake McCarthy’s grounder. First baseman Munetaka Murakami tossed the ball to the Chicago White Sox pitcher, but he dropped it and the game’s first batter reached on an error. It was an ominous sign for the Sox. Martin didn’t make it out of the first inning in a 9-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies in front of 31,938 at Rate Field. Cubs and White Sox in the ...
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