The Chicago White Sox clinched a playoff spot Thursday with a 9-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, per ESPN. The clinch is notable because Chicago becomes the first team to reach the postseason after consecutive 100-loss seasons.
The White Sox secured no worse than one of the three AL wild-card spots with the win. Per Sportsnet, White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami marked the occasion by celebrating in the clubhouse, calling the experience a 100 out of 10 and opening an equivalent number of champagne bottles.
The Cleveland Guardians also clinched a postseason berth Thursday, per multiple outlets. The Guardians' clinch came via a shutout victory over the Boston Red Sox, according to reporting from Pinstripe Alley.