Where to watch White Sox vs. Astros Wild Card Game 2 for free today

The Houston Astros host the Chicago White Sox in Game 2 of their Wild Card series Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET. The game will air on NBC Sports Network, which you can stream free on DIRECTV.

Tonight’s matchup: Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros (1-0 CWS)

When: Wednesday, Sep. 30, 5 p.m. ET

TV Channel: NBC Sports Network

Stream: DIRECTV (free trial), FuboTV (free trial), Peacock

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The Chicago White Sox are one win away from advancing after taking Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series, but the Astros will hand the ball to their ace in an attempt to extend their season Wednesday night.

Chicago opened the series with a 6-3 victory, out-hitting Houston 11-6 and putting pressure on the Astros from the start. Every White Sox starter reached base in Game 1, while rookie infielder Colson Montgomery delivered a solo homer and Sam Antonacci drove in two runs. The White Sox have scored at least five runs in four of their last six games and continue to lean on a young core that powered one of baseball’s most surprising turnarounds.

Houston, meanwhile, turns to Hunter Brown after being forced into a bullpen game Tuesday. Brown has dominated the White Sox this season, going 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA across two starts while striking out 14 batters in 13 innings. The Astros will need that form against a lineup that showed patience and power in the opener.

Offensively, Houston’s veteran stars must respond. Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña each collected hits in Game 1, but the Astros went just 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position. Nelson Velázquez provided the biggest spark with a two-run homer.

For Chicago, another strong pitching effort could complete a stunning upset and send the franchise to its first postseason series victory in years.

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