Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami celebrates after winning baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Houston Astros' Cam Smith hits a solo home run during the second inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) reacts after a RBI-single hit by Chicago White Sox's Tristan Peters during the first inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve reacts after hitting a fly out to end the bottom of the fifth inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth (10) celebrates while running the bases after hitting a 3-run home run during the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

San Diego Padres pitcher Bradgley Rodriguez reacts after ending the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card baseball playoff series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado celebrates with first baseman Ty France (25) after defeating the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card baseball playoff series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Diego Padres Gavin Sheets celebrates his two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the National League Wild Card baseball playoff series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)