Astros' home playoff losing streak

Houston's 6-3 loss to Chicago in Game 1 was their eighth straight home playoff loss dating back to 2023 ALDS.

White Sox seek first playoff sweep since 2021

White Sox aim to sweep Astros and advance to AL Division Series for first time since 2021.

Astros manager Joe Espada

We got to win tomorrow. We've had our backs against the corner before and I think that's when we are our best.

“We got to win tomorrow”

White Sox playoff history

Visiting teams have won 12 of 15 series (80%) when they go ahead 1-0 in Wild Card play.

Chicago manager Will Venable

We came here to win the series and the first part of that is getting this first win.

“We came here to win the series”

Starting pitchers

White Sox: Sean Burke (11-7, 3.34 ERA, 185 strikeouts over 172 1/3 innings). Astros: Hunter Brown (2-0, 1.38 ERA in two starts vs. White Sox).

White Sox lineups

White Sox: Sam Antonacci (LF), Kyle Teel (C), Miguel Vargas (3B), Munetaka Murakami (1B), Andrew Benintendi (DH), Tristan Peters (CF), Chase Meidroth (2B), Braden Montgomery (RF), Colson Montgomery (SS).

Astros lineups

Astros: Jeremy Peña (SS), Yordan Alvarez (LF), Isaac Paredes (DH), Jose Altuve (2B), Yainer Diaz (C), Christian Walker (1B), Lucas Spence (CF), Cam Smith (RF), Nick Allen (3B).

Bullpen readiness

White Sox: Taylor available after 2 1/3 innings Tuesday. Astros: Bullpen still in good shape with key arms like Hader and Abreu ready.

Injuries

Astros: Steven Okert out for series while rehabbing right hamstring strain.

Hot players

White Sox: Colson Montgomery hit 31 home runs this season. Astros: Spence went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Game 1.