White Sox Beat Astros 7-3

Game Summary

The Chicago White Sox secured a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night, marking their second consecutive home game victory this season. Luis Robert Jr. hit a home run, while Edgar Quero added two hits and two RBIs to contribute to the team’s success. Jonathan Cannon (2-3) allowed two runs on nine hits with five strikeouts in six innings, helping the AL-worst White Sox improve to 9-23.

Key Plays

The White Sox took an early lead in the first inning when Chase Meidroth singled and scored on a one-out double by Quero. Although Robert was thrown out at the plate on the play, the team managed to take a two-run lead in the second inning. Meidroth’s two-out hit scored Bobby Dalbec, who had singled earlier. Houston got a run back in the fourth on consecutive doubles by Christian Walker and Yainer Diaz.

Turning Point

Robert hit his fifth home run, a two-out solo shot, for his 500th career hit in the fifth inning. Quero added an RBI single to make it 4-1. Diaz singled and scored on a Jake Meyers’ single in the sixth and later added a solo homer, his third of the season, in the eighth as Houston closed within 4-3. However, the White Sox broke it open with three runs in the eighth off Astros relievers Tayler Scott and Bennett Sousa.

Astros Performance

Houston starter Framber Valdez (1-4) allowed four runs on seven hits with six strikeouts and two walks in five innings. The Astros, trailing by a run, used a single and two errors to load the bases with one out in the second off Cannon. However, the right-hander kept his composure and retired Cam Smith on a lineout before getting Meyers on a force out.

Key Moment

Key moment

The Astros’ inability to capitalize on loaded bases in the second inning proved to be a crucial moment in the game. Cannon’s composure under pressure helped the White Sox maintain their lead.

Key Stat

Key stat

The White Sox have won just one series this season, taking 2 of 3 in Boston from April 11-13. This statistic highlights the team’s struggles this season.

Up Next

Up next

Astros RHP Hunter Brown (4-1, 1.22 ERA) faced White Sox RHP Davis Martin (1-3, 3.24) on Saturday. This upcoming matchup will be a crucial test for both teams.

Conclusion

The White Sox’s 7-3 win over the Astros marked a significant milestone for the team, as they secured consecutive home game victories for the second time this season. With improved performances from players like Robert and Quero, the team is showing signs of progress.

FAQs

• Q: Who was the winning pitcher for the White Sox?
  • A: Jonathan Cannon (2-3) allowed two runs on nine hits with five strikeouts in six innings.
• Q: What was the score of the game?
  • A: The White Sox beat the Astros 7-3.
• Q: Who hit a home run for the White Sox?
  • A: Luis Robert Jr. hit his fifth home run, a two-out solo shot, for his 500th career hit.
    
    CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Robert Jr. homered and Edgar Quero added two hits and two RBIs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 7-3 on Friday night.

Jonathan Cannon (2-3) allowed two runs on nine hits with five strikeouts in six innings as the AL-worst White Sox won consecutive home games for the second time this season and improved to 9-23.

White Sox rookie infielder Chase Meidroth singled and scored on a one-out double by Quero for a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Robert, who had reached on a walk was thrown out at the plate on the play. Chicago took a two-run lead in the second when Meidroth’s two-out hit scored Bobby Dalbec, who had singled.

Houston got a run back in the fourth on consecutive doubles by Christian Walker and Yainer Diaz.

Robert hit his fifth home run — a two-out solo shot for his 500th career hit — and Quero added an RBI single to make it 4-1 in the fifth.

Diaz singled and scored on a Jake Meyers’ single in the sixth and later added a solo homer, his third of the season, in the eighth as Houston closed within 4-3.

Chicago broke it open with three runs in the eighth off Astros relievers Tayler Scott and Bennett Sousa.

Houston starter Framber Valdez (1-4) allowed four runs on seven hits with six strikeouts and two walks in five innings.

Key moment

The Astros, trailing by a run, used a single and two errors to load the bases with one out in the second off Cannon. The right-hander kept his composure and retired Cam Smith on a lineout before getting Meyers on a force out.

Key stat

The White Sox have won just one series this season, taking 2 of 3 in Boston from April 11-13.

Up next

Astros RHP Hunter Brown (4-1, 1.22 ERA) faced White Sox RHP Davis Martin (1-3, 3.24) on Saturday.