What happened: Chicago heads into division-series play with Mune serving as the clearest gauge of how far its offense can carry it. The White Sox are entering the postseason with that production squarely at the center of their October hopes.

Why it matters: That matters now because division-series games leave little room for an offense to cool off. Chicago has already reshaped its lineup for this run, so its margin in the ALDS will be tied closely to whether that bat keeps producing.

What to watch: Game 1 will offer the first real read on whether that late-season production carries into the series. If it does, Chicago's offense looks much sturdier heading deeper into October.