Game result and context
Chicago White Sox defeat Houston Astros 7-3 in 2026 AL Wild Card Series
The Chicago White Sox secured a 7-3 victory over the Houston Astros, completing a two-game sweep to win the AL Wild Card Series.
Final result
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Houston Astros with a final score of 7-3 on September 30, 2026. With this result, the White Sox move to a 2-0 record in the postseason, while the Astros fall to 0-2.
The White Sox opened the scoring with four runs in the first inning. The Astros responded with single runs in the first, second, and fourth innings, but the White Sox added three runs in the sixth to pull away.
How the game changed
The decisive moment occurred in the top of the sixth inning when Chase Meidroth hit a three-run home run. This swing extended the White Sox lead and provided the final margin of victory, as the Astros were held scoreless for the remainder of the contest.
Key performances
Chase Meidroth led the White Sox offense, finishing with two hits, one home run, and three RBIs. On the mound for Chicago, Sean Burke pitched 4.0 innings and recorded eight strikeouts while allowing three earned runs.
For the Astros, Jeremy Peña, Jose Altuve, and Cam Smith each contributed a solo home run. Bryan Abreu provided relief pitching for Houston, throwing 2.2 innings with six strikeouts and one earned run allowed.
Season and playoff context
This game served as the second and final game of the AL Wild Card Series. By winning this matchup, the Chicago White Sox clinched the series 2-0 and eliminated the Houston Astros from the 2026 postseason.