White Sox Clinch Series
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 7-3 on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Daikin Park. This result gave Chicago a 2-0 series victory in the ALWC, eliminating the Astros and advancing the White Sox. The attendance at the venue was 36,015. Chicago improved their record to 84-78, while Houston finished the game at 81-81.
Early Chicago Offense
The away team established a significant lead in the first inning. Teel singled to right, allowing Antonacci to score. Benintendi then singled to center, scoring Teel. Vargas reached third on the play and subsequently scored on a throwing error by center fielder Spence. Peters followed with a single to right, driving in Benintendi. Houston responded with a single run when Peña homered to left center. Smith added another run for the home side with a home run to left in the second inning. Altuve homered to left in the fourth inning, bringing the Astros within three runs.
Deciding Blow
The White Sox extended their lead in the sixth inning. Meidroth hit a home run to left, scoring Acuña and Peters. This three-run homer gave Chicago a 7-3 advantage that they held until the final out. The game featured exactly four home runs total, with the White Sox contributing two and the Astros contributing two.
Pitching Performance
Sean Burke started for Chicago, pitching 4.0 innings while allowing 4 hits and 3 earned runs. He recorded 8 strikeouts and issued no walks. Hunter Brown started for Houston, pitching 0.2 innings while allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs. He recorded 2 strikeouts and issued 1 walk. Anthony Kay took the win for Chicago, pitching 0.2 innings with no hits, no earned runs, and one walk. Jordan Hicks pitched 2.0 scoreless innings for Chicago, striking out three batters. Erick Fedde also pitched 2.0 scoreless innings, striking out three batters. For Houston, AJ Blubaugh pitched 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts. Peter Lambert pitched 3.0 innings, allowing two earned runs. Bryan Abreu pitched 2.2 innings, allowing one earned run and striking out six batters. Josh Hader pitched 1.1 scoreless innings with one strikeout.
Sources
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