The White Sox beat the Astros 7-3 and knocked Houston out of the American League wild-card series.

The article calls it a decisive Game 2 of the 2026 MLB playoffs.

It says this is the franchise’s first playoff series win since the 2005 championship.

Chicago led early, reached the 7-3 score with its offense, and stopped late Houston rallies in the field.

Astros players said they were angry after home fans booed them and that they had wanted more support.

The same day, the article notes, the Cubs were eliminated from their own postseason bracket.

The White Sox now turn to the next round, with attention on the pitching staff and the lineup.

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