- White Sox swept the Astros 7-3 to win the AL Wild Card Series — their first playoff series victory since 2005 — and will open the ALDS in Cleveland Saturday.
- Remarkable turnaround: after three straight 100-loss seasons Chicago became the only MLB team ever to follow consecutive 100-loss years with a playoff berth.
- Munetaka Murakami celebrated in the clubhouse despite struggling at the plate, and Chase Meidroth’s three‑run homer sealed the win as manager Will Venable praised the team’s belief.
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