White Sox secure playoff victory over Astros in Game 1
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Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The White Sox defeated the Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series on September 30, 2026. This marks the White Sox's first playoff win since 2021. The victory adds significant momentum as the team seeks to advance further in the postseason. Game 2 of the series will follow, continuing this best-of-three format.
- •White Sox score six runs against the Astros in Game 1
- •This is the White Sox's first playoff win since 2021
- •Game 1 took place on September 30, 2026
- •The victory comes in the AL Wild Card Series
- •Series is a best-of-three format
- 1:47 AMESPN — White Sox top Astros in Game 1; first playoff win in 5 years
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — 5 key moments from Houston Astros' Game 1 loss to Chicago White Sox in AL wild-card series
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox take wild-card series Game 1 with a 6-3 win over the Astros
"HOUSTON — For the opening act, the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros began their American League wild-card series with openers on the mound. Both bullpens got a workout during Game 1, which the Sox won 6-3 in front of 34,011 at Daikin Park. Sam Antonacci was a menace to multiple Houston pitchers, going 1 for 3 with one walk, a hit by pitch, two RBIs and one run. Colson Montgomery also ...
"The White Sox beat the Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series, the club's first playoff win since 2021.
"A closer look at five key moments from Game 1 as the White Sox pushed the Astros to the brink of elimination.
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External links- ESPNSep 30, 2026, 1:47 AMWhite Sox top Astros in Game 1; first playoff win in 5 years
The White Sox beat the Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series, the club's first playoff win since 2021.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 1:23 AM5 key moments from Houston Astros' Game 1 loss to Chicago White Sox in AL wild-card series
A closer look at five key moments from Game 1 as the White Sox pushed the Astros to the brink of elimination.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 1:23 AMWhite Sox take wild-card series Game 1 with a 6-3 win over the Astros
HOUSTON — For the opening act, the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros began their American League wild-card series with openers on the mound. Both bullpens got a workout during Game 1, which the Sox won 6-3 in front of 34,011 at Daikin Park. Sam Antonacci was a menace to multiple Houston pitchers, going 1 for 3 with one walk, a hit by pitch, two RBIs and one run. Colson Montgomery also ...
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