New York, Oct 1, 2026 (AFP) - Meidroth blasts White Sox through, Phillies survive in MLB playoffs

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2026-10-01

Chase Meidroth's three-run homer sent the Chicago White Sox into the second round of the Major League Baseball playoffs Wednesday while an Alec Bohm 10th-inning home run kept the Phillies alive at Atlanta. The White Sox -- who received a letter of support from lifelong fan Pope Leo XIV before their wildcard series at Houston began -- fended off a spirited Astros comeback thanks to Meidroth's blast to win 7-3. "That's everything, man. Coming throu......

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