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The White Sox have lost at least 100 games in a single season in the past three years and entered the playoffs this year with an 84-78 record. This is the first time the White Sox have won a playoff series since 2005.
In G2 of the American League Wild Card Series, the White Sox defeated the Astros 7-3 on the road today. In the end, the White Sox swept their opponents with 2 consecutive victories and won the playoff series again since 2005. The team celebrated with a champagne bath after the game. The Japanese heavyweight Munetaka Murakami, who had 0 shots in 5 games and struck out 3 in this game, shouted, "I didn't do anything today."
After the game, the White Sox celebrated advancing to the American League Division Series. The whole team sprayed champagne in the lounge. Murakami Wearing goggles told the Japanese media "NHK BS" with a smile, "My face hurts." He continued, "We only won two games. I didn't do anything today! I just caught the ball at first base. Everyone is a great teammate."
When Murakami Munataka was interviewed by foreign media, he said in English, "I'm drunk. I'm drunk. I might have had a hangover yesterday. No, not yesterday, but tomorrow. Sorry, I don't speak English."
When asked who was the best player, Murakami answered in English that Chase Meidroth, who hit a three-pointer today, said with a smile: "He is great...but he is short." The foreign media laughed.
The White Sox have lost at least 100 games in a single season in the past three years. This year's regular season record of 84 wins and 78 losses ranked second in the American League Central Division and advanced to the playoffs as the third American League wild card. After the White Sox swept the Astros in the American League Wild Card Game, they will meet the Guardians, the leaders of the American League Central Division.

After Taiwanese weightlifter Chen Weirou won the gold medal in the women's 47kg category at the 2026 Asian Classic and Equipment Benchlift Championships, she returned from Istanbul, Turkey. She immediately returned to the Nanwang tribe and was warmly welcomed by the tribe. The motorcade paraded through the streets with firecrackers and tribesmen cheering. The tribe leader Peng Jingjia called the tribesmen on the radio to greet her. Chen Weirou said that the achievement is inseparable from the support of the coach, family and tribe, and emphasized that letting the tribe know is the highest honor.

Major League Baseball's total attendance in 2024 will reach 71.75 million, increasing for four consecutive years and setting a new high since 2017. The Tampa Bay Rays returned to their home court after restoration at Tropicana Field. The influx of fans led to the largest increase in attendance among the 30 teams, reaching 1,414,975. The Los Angeles Dodgers led the league with 4,034,219 viewers, while the New York Mets lost the most viewers due to rising wages, with a drop of 472,450.

The Houston Astros lost to the Chicago White Sox 3-7 in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series. They were swept out with a total score of 0-2, becoming the first team to be eliminated from the playoffs this year. Starting pitcher Brown only pitched 0.2 innings and allowed 5 runs. After the game, fans continued to boo, and head coach Espada admitted that the team performed poorly.

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