MLB wild-card preview: Series predictions, X-factors and more for Red Sox-Yankees, Cubs-Padres, Phillies-Braves and White Sox-Astros
The best time of the baseball year is finally here. Here's what you need to know for the wild-card round.
No. 6 Chicago White Sox versus No. 3 Houston Astros - Projected startings:
Game 1: David Sandlin (CWS) against Peter Lambert (HOU)
Game 2: Sean Burke (CWS) against Hunter Brown (HOU)
Game 3: Davis Martin (CWS) against Hayden Wesneski (HOU)
How they got here:
The White Sox have undergone quite the remarkable journey, as they reached the postseason for the first time in five years. This is the first time in the club's history they have made the postseason after three consecutive 100-loss seasons. The offense, featuring first-time All-Stars Miguel Vargas and Munetaka Murakami, has been the primary driving force behind their postseason run.
How they win:
The White Sox's offense has been a significant contributor to their postseason success. With the power duo of Miguel Vargas and Munetaka Murakami, the team has shown it has the offensive firepower to compete with the top teams in the league. As they advance to the Division Series, the White Sox will likely rely on their strong lineup to carry them through the series.
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