Houston Astros tops Chicago White Sox 6-3
Game Summary
Houston Astros defeated Chicago White Sox 6-3.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 5th. Houston Astros pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Colson Montgomery led Chicago White Sox's offense, going 2-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Chicago White Sox reliever Trevor Richards threw 2.1 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Cam Smith led Houston Astros's offense, going 2-for-4, 2 RBI. Houston Astros reliever Enyel De Los Santos threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Chicago White Sox starter Anthony Kay: 4.2 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 5 K, 2 BB (89 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. The bullpen (2 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.3 IP with 3 K — a flawless relief effort.
Houston Astros starter Peter Lambert: 4.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 6 K, 5 BB (104 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 4.3 IP, 1 ER, 5 K (ERA 2.08).
Hitting Analysis
Chicago White Sox: 5 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.179). Includes 1 HR. Drew 10 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Colson Montgomery (2-for-3, 1 HR).
Houston Astros: 7 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.233).
Multi-hit games: Cam Smith (2-for-4, 2 RBI).
Cleanup cold: Christian Walker (0-for-3), Daulton Varsho (0-for-4). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.