White Sox sweep Astros to clinch AL Wild Card, set up Guardians series
Chicago's White Sox beat the Houston Astros 7-3, completing a sweep in the AL Wild Card series and advancing to face the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS.
The White Sox eliminated the Astros from the postseason with a 7-3 win, completing a best-of-three Wild Card sweep. Chase Meidroth delivered a decisive three-run blast in the sixth inning, breaking a tight contest. Houston starter Hunter Brown was pulled after two outs in the seventh following errors and a walk, drawing boos from the crowd. Bryan Abreu entered in relief, securing eight outs and striking out six before the Sox bullpen took over. Jordan Hicks pitched two perfect innings and Erick Fedde added the final outs, sealing Chicago's advance to an ALDS matchup against the Cleveland Guardians.
Why it matters
The victory moves the White Sox into the ALDS, shaping the postseason path for both teams.
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