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White Sox Eye Home Series Win Since 1906
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In Short: The Chicago White Sox are one win away from advancing to the American League Championship Series, aiming for a first home series win since 1906.
The Chicago White Sox are one win away from advancing to the American League Championship Series after rallying past the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Monday, taking a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series. The White Sox swept the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card Series, marking their first playoff series win since 2005.
Manager Will Venable expressed confidence in his team's ability to perform under pressure, stating, 'Our club has been confident the entire year, regardless of the previous result.' Grant Taylor secured his second straight save, working 1⅓ innings and giving up one hit.
The White Sox's last World Series title came in 2005, and they are now aiming for a first home series win since 1906. The team's resilience was highlighted by Venable, who said, 'We have had two-game stretches like this all year and we come right back.'
Sean Burke reflected on his performance, noting, 'I was able to settle in and find my groove.' The White Sox's last playoff series win was in 2005, and they are now one win away from advancing to the ALCS.
The White Sox's last World Series title came in 2005, and they are now aiming for a first home series win since 1906. The team's resilience was highlighted by Venable, who said, 'This team plays its best with its back against the wall.'
The White Sox's last playoff series win was in 2005, and they are now one win away from advancing to the ALCS. The team's last World Series title came in 2005, and they are now aiming for a first home series win since 1906.
The White Sox's last playoff series win was in 2005, and they are now one win away from advancing to the ALCS. The team's last World Series title came in 2005, and they are now aiming for a first home series win since 1906.
The White Sox's last playoff series win was in 2005, and they are now one win away from advancing to the ALCS. The team's last World Series title came in 2005, and they are now aiming for a first home series win since 1906.
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The White Sox's last playoff series win was in 2005, and they are now one win away from advancing to the ALCS. The team's last World Series title came in 2005, and they are now aiming for a first home series win since 1906.
Background
The Chicago White Sox are one win away from advancing to the American League Championship Series, aiming for a first home series win since 1906.
The Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card Series, marking their first playoff series win since 2005.
What's confirmed
- New York's home series against Colorado begins Tuesday night.
What's still developing
- White Sox continue to ‘believe,’ score 1st playoff series win since 2005 | ESPN La Crosse 105.5 You are using an outdated browser.
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