The White Sox are one win away from their first postseason series victory in 21 years after taking Game 1 of the MLB AL Wild Card Series. In Game 2 at Daikin Park, Chicago built early momentum by scoring four runs in the first inning, forcing Houston to remove Hunter Brown, the Astros' ace, from the mound. Per Sportsnet's video coverage, the White Sox sent 10 hitters to the plate in that opening frame.
The Astros face a must-win situation with their season on the line. Brown, who posted a 6-4 record with a 3.19 ERA during the regular season, was matched against White Sox pitcher Sean Burke in the contest.