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White Sox Sweep Astros; Murakami’s Locker-Room Interviews Go Viral

The victory caps Chicago’s rapid turnaround and raises Murakami’s public profile as the team moves on to the ALDS.

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Sep 30, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) is interviewed in the clubhouse during a clinch celebration following the win against the Houston Astros of game two of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Chicago White Sox completed a two-game sweep of the Houston Astros to win the American League Wild Card series on Wednesday, Sept. 30, closing with a 7-3 win in Game 2.
  • Munetaka Murakami gave multiple champagne-fueled locker-room interviews in which he repeatedly said “I’m drunk,” and those clips quickly went viral across social and broadcast media.
  • Murakami’s on-field contribution in the wild-card series was limited as he went 1-for-8 with a walk and an RBI, a contrast with his regular season in which he hit 35 home runs and drove in 77 runs.
  • Chicago will face the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Division Series beginning Saturday, Oct. 3, with the club riding momentum from its first playoff-series win since 2005.
  • The win completes a striking turnaround for a franchise that lost 100 or more games in each of the previous three seasons and now must balance celebration with the sharper focus and expectations of postseason play.