CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 27: Yasmani Grandal #24 of the Chicago White Sox is congratulated by Eloy Jimenez #74 and Yoan Moncada #10 following his three-run home run during the third inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 27, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
Major League Baseball's playoff field was finally complete Sunday, prompting the league to release its full postseason schedule.
Here's what White Sox fans need to know:
After winning the division for the first time since 2008, the South Siders will open the Division Series on Thursday at AL West champion Houston. The team will play Game 1 and Game 2 on the road then return to Guaranteed Rate Field for Game 3 and an if-necessary Game 4 on Oct. 10 and 11.
If the series still hasn’t been decided, they're scheduled to play the series finale at Houston on Oct. 13.
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The Astros beat the A's 10-4 on Saturday, claiming home-field advantage against the White Sox in the American League Division Series. The Astros seized the No. 2 seed in the AL, solidifying the White Sox as the No. 3 seed.
In his postgame comments, White Sox Manager Tony La Russa praised the Astros as a solid overall team before adding that he believes the White Sox match up well.
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“They're dangerous to play against; I think we're dangerous to play against,” La Russa said. “I think it's going to be a competition that both teams will enjoy. We'll see who comes out best.”
