White Sox Swept in Opening Series Against Brewers

Chicago's struggles continue as they drop all three games to start the season

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:14am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color.A cubist interpretation of the Chicago White Sox's disappointing opening series sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers.Today in Milwaukee

The Chicago White Sox were swept in their opening series against the Milwaukee Brewers, losing all three games in a disappointing start to the 2026 season. The Sox struggled mightily, with the final loss on Sunday being particularly frustrating for the team and its fans.

Why it matters

The White Sox were expected to be a contender this season, so this opening series sweep raises early concerns about the team's ability to compete in the AL Central division. A poor start can be difficult to recover from over the course of a long season.

The details

In the three-game series, the White Sox were outscored 18-7 by the Brewers. Their offense was largely ineffective, and the pitching staff was unable to contain Milwaukee's lineup. The final game on Sunday was especially lopsided, with the Brewers cruising to a comfortable victory.

  • The series took place from March 28-30, 2026.
  • The final game of the sweep occurred on March 30, 2026.

The players

Chicago White Sox

A Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois that competes in the American League Central division.

Milwaukee Brewers

A Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that competes in the National League Central division.

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What they’re saying

“It was a really bad moment for our team, for me.”

— White Sox Player

What’s next

The White Sox will look to bounce back in their next series against the Detroit Tigers, which begins on April 1st.

The takeaway

This opening series sweep raises early concerns about the White Sox's ability to compete this season, as they were expected to be a contender in the AL Central. The team will need to quickly regroup and find a way to turn things around if they want to avoid falling behind in the division race.