Chicago White Sox Secure First Playoff Series Win Since 2005
The Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros in their AL Wild Card Series, achieving their first playoff series win since 2005 with a 7-3 victory.
Peoria Bloomington, IL, September 30, 2026 — The Chicago White Sox have advanced in the postseason, securing their first playoff series victory in over 15 years. The team achieved this milestone by sweeping the Houston Astros in their American League Wild Card Series.
The White Sox clinched the series with a decisive 7-3 win in the final game against the Astros. This victory marks a significant achievement for the franchise, as it is their first playoff series win since the 2005 season. Further details regarding the specifics of the series games, such as dates, locations, or the names of key players contributing to the wins, were not provided in the summary information.
The sweep indicates a strong performance by the White Sox throughout the short series, culminating in their advancement to the next round of the playoffs. The team’s previous playoff series win dates back to their World Series championship year in 2005. The outcome provides a notable moment for the club and its fanbase, ending a long drought of playoff series success.
Information regarding the Houston Astros’ performance beyond the series loss and the specific timeline of the Wild Card Series was not detailed in the provided summary. The nature of the sweep means the White Sox eliminated the Astros without losing a game in their best-of-three or best-of-five series matchup. The final score of 7-3 in the clinching game was explicitly stated.
Story summarized from the original created by KRISTIE RIEKEN, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.
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