Astros Players Push Back on Home Boos After 6-3 Wild Card Loss to White Sox

Houston Astros players responded to loud boos from the home crowd after a 6-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series on Tuesday. The boos grew as Houston fell behind 4-0. The Astros missed the postseason in 2025 and are back in 2026. Reliever Bennett Sousa said the team had earned support after an 81-81 season, and first baseman Christian Walker called the boos frustrating, saying the club needs cheers and energy at home. The clubhouse may use the tension as motivation for Game 2.