Series Clinched in Houston
The Chicago White Sox have officially eliminated the Houston Astros, winning the American League Wild Card series 2-0. In the decisive Game 2 at Daikin Park on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the visitors defeated the hosts 7-3. The result improves the White Sox record to 84-78, while the Astros finish at 81-81. With 36,015 fans in attendance, the White Sox secured their first playoff series win since 2005 by sweeping the two-game set.
Early Run Outburst
The game was effectively decided in the first inning. The White Sox scored four runs to take a 4-0 lead. Teel singled to right, allowing Antonacci to score. Benintendi then singled to center, scoring Teel. Vargas advanced to third and scored on an error by center fielder Spence, while Benintendi reached second. Peters followed with a single to right, driving in Benintendi. The Astros responded late in the frame when Peña homered to left center for a 4-1 deficit. In the second inning, Smith added a solo home run to left, extending the lead to 4-2. Altuve hit a solo homer in the fourth to make it 4-3 before the White Sox closed the game.
