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Chicago White Sox advance to ALDS after sweeping Houston Astros
The Chicago White Sox have advanced to the American League Division Series (ALDS) after sweeping the Houston Astros in the Wild Card Series. This marks the franchise’s first postseason series victory since their 2005 World Series win. Despite three consecutive seasons with at least 100 losses, the young White Sox roster secured two decisive wins in Houston to move on.
The White Sox are set to face the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS starting Saturday. The matchup features a battle of rookie pitchers: Chicago’s Hagen Smith is expected to start against Cleveland’s Parker Messick. Messick, a standout rookie for the Guardians, will make his postseason debut, while Smith follows an impressive Wild Card performance.
Cleveland enters the series as the AL Central champions, having earned a bye in the Wild Card round. While the Guardians hold a slight edge in regular-season standing, the White Sox possess a high-powered offense that leads the American League in runs scored. The series will take place at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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American League Division Series · Bennett Sousa · Chase Meidroth · Chicago White Sox · Cleveland Guardians · Daikin Park · Hagen Smith · Houston Astros · Munetaka Murakami · Parker Messick · Will Venable
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Chicago White Sox will face the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS. www.cleveland.com · heavy.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ALDS series is scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 3, 2026. www.cleveland.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros in the Wild Card Series. heavy.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Cleveland Guardians earned a first-round bye in the American League playoffs. www.cleveland.com · heavy.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Cleveland Guardians won the AL Central Division title for the third consecutive season. heavy.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The New York Mets notified the Guardians about a PitchCom volume issue during an August series.