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White Sox sweep Astros for first playoff series win in 21 years, Guardians next

The Chicago White Sox secured their initial postseason series victory in over two decades by defeating the Houston Astros 7-3 on Wednesday to complete a sweep in Houston. Chase Meidroth and Andrew Benintendi led the offensive effort, with Meidroth hitting a crucial three-run home run and Benintendi contributing an RBI single as part of an early four-run burst in the opening frame that chased starting pitcher Hunter Brown.

Kyle Teel, Miguel Vargas, and Tristan Peters also drove in runs during the game, while solo home runs from Jeremy Pena, Cam Smith, and Jose Altuve briefly narrowed the deficit for the Astros. Relief pitchers Huascar Brazoban, Anthony Kay, Jordan Hicks, and Erick Fedde combined for five scoreless innings to preserve the triumph.

Moving forward, the White Sox advance to face the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Division Series.

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