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White Sox and Astros set for AL Wild-Card opener on Tuesday
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White Sox and Astros set for AL Wild-Card opener on Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros will face off in Game 1 of the American League Wild-Card series on Tuesday. Both teams will start with fresh pitchers as they begin the postseason clash in Houston.

The White Sox, members of the AL Central Division, come into the game after a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on 27 September. Their recent form includes three wins and two losses in the last five games, showing some resilience heading into the playoffs.

The Astros, representing the AL West Division, have also shown strong form with three wins in their last five games, including a 9-0 and 13-2 win over the Athletics. The Wild-Card game marks the start of their postseason campaign, with the Astros hosting the series opener at home.

Chicago will look to build on their recent success as they travel to Houston, where the Astros have demonstrated offensive power in recent games. The outcome of this game will set the tone for the rest of the Wild-Card series.

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