White Sox Sweep Astros, End 18-Year Drought

The Chicago White Sox completed an incredible turnaround by sweeping the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Series, winning 7-3 on Wednesday. This victory ends the franchise's 18-year playoff series drought, with Chicago last winning a postseason series in 2005 when they defeated Houston in the World Series.

The White Sox, who lost 100 games in each of the previous three seasons, made history as the only MLB team to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons with a playoff berth. Despite struggling at the plate, Munetaka Murakami joined in the celebration, while Chase Meidroth's three-run homer sealed the win. The team will now face Cleveland in the AL Division Series beginning Saturday. turconews.click