White Sox 2 straight wins over Houston…ALDS opponent of the team with 3 consecutive 100-loss seasons is Cleveland
The White Sox defeated Houston 7-3 and advanced to the ALDS with 2 straight wins in the Wild Card Series. Their next opponent is Cleveland. Pedi recorded 3 strikeouts in 2 innings in this game.
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In 2024, the White Sox41 wins 121 lossesfinished the season. That team passed the postseason series in a Houston away game on September 30, 2026. According to UPI data, the Wild Card Series Game 2 score was 7-3. The team that had 121 losses advanced to the American League Division Series (ALDS) stage for the first time in 2 years.
In this report, we must first distinguish between the two team names. The team that the White Sox defeated in the Wild Card was the Houston Astros. Cleveland Guardians is the next opponent to face in the ALDS. In this game, Pedi caught 3 strikeouts during 2 innings.
White Sox ALDS opponent Cleveland…2 straight wins with 7-3 victory over Houston
Axiosand the official MLB game story reported that the White Sox swept Houston 2 straight games to finish the series. Manager Will Benabol earned his first postseason series victory as manager in his second year of appointment. The point that the next opponent is Cleveland is consistent in both media reports.
Axios introduced this victory as a postseason series victory for the first time in 21 years since the 2005 World Series. The 2005 championship itself is confirmed by MLB historical records. The gap in series victories and the gap in postseason appearances are different records and should not be confused.
White Sox 3 consecutive seasons with 100 losses, 84 wins rebound after 324 losses
| Season | Wins | Losses | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 | 101 | 100 or more losses |
| 2024 | 41 | 121 | Most losses in 3 years |
| 2025 | 60 | 102 | Manager Benabol's first year |
| 2026 | 84 | 78 | Passed Wild Card Series |
Official MLB tabulationshows that the White Sox recorded 100 or more losses for 3 consecutive years from 2023 to 2025. Adding the three seasons gives162 wins 324 losses. Losses were exactly double wins.
The extent of the rebound is immediately apparent in the number of wins. From 60 wins in 2025, Manager Benabol's first year, to 84 wins in 202624 winsincreased. Compared to 41 wins in 2024 when they had 121 losses, 43 wins increased in 2 years. Losses decreased from 121 to 78 during the same period.
Pedi's performance 2026 ERA 3.83…Wild Card 2 innings 3 strikeouts
| Season | Team | Games | Wins-Losses | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NC Dinos (KBO) | 30 | 20-6 | 2.00 |
| 2024 | White Sox | 21 (all starts) | 7-4 | 3.11 |
| 2025 | St. Louis·Atlanta·Milwaukee | 32 | 4-13 | 5.49 |
| 2026 | White Sox | 33 (15 starts) | 8-9 | 3.83 |
YonhapnewsAccording to Yonhapnews, Eric Pedi was selected as the KBO regular season MVP with NC Dinos in 2023. 20 wins, ERA 2.00, strikeouts209and became the first foreign pitcher to win the Triple Crown. According to MyKBO Stats, there were 45 more than 164 strikeouts of An Woo-jin, who was in second place.
In 2024 with the White Sox, he posted an ERA of 3.11, but during 2025 when passing through 3 teams, it surged to 5.49. His market value also decreased. According to AP reports, the 2024-2025 contract was reported to be 15 million dollars for 2 years (7.5 million dollars per year). The 2026 contract is for 1 year1.5 million dollars, which is about one-fifth in terms of annual salary.
In Wild Card Game 2, Pedi's pitching was reported as 2 innings, no hits allowed, 3 strikeouts based on Bleacher Report search summary. However, it has not yet been confirmed in the official MLB box score. Whether this is his first postseason appearance in MLB also requires official record verification. He already has a history of appearing in the KBO postseason.
The White Sox's next schedule is the ALDS against Cleveland. Game 1 was reported to be held in Cleveland on October 3, but the date should be confirmed again with the official MLB schedule. According to the reported schedule, the White Sox rest for 2 days after their September 30 away victory in Houston and start the ALDS in an away game in Cleveland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the White Sox ALDS opponent Houston or Cleveland?
Houston was eliminated after 2 consecutive losses to the White Sox in the Wild Card Series. The ALDS opponent is the Cleveland Guardians, and Game 1 was reported to be held in Cleveland on October 3.
Q. When was the White Sox's previous postseason series victory?
Axios reported it was 21 years after the 2005 World Series championship. The 2005 championship is confirmed by official MLB postseason records.
Q. How much is Pedi's annual salary?
He signed a 1-year, 1.5 million dollar contract with the White Sox in February 2026. AP reported that the 2024-2025 contract was reported to be 15 million dollars for 2 years (7.5 million dollars per year).
Related Official Sites
- MLB Pedi Official Player Profile — Verify Pedi's MLB season-by-season records
- Official White Sox Team History — Team timeline including 2005 championship
- MLB 2005 Official Postseason Records — White Sox last World Series Championship series records
- KBO Pedi Official Player Records — 2023 NC Dinos MVP season records
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