Chicago White Sox tops Houston Astros 7-3
Game Summary
Chicago White Sox topped Houston Astros 7-3. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Chicago White Sox's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 1st. Chicago White Sox pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Chase Meidroth led Chicago White Sox's offense, going 2-for-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Chicago White Sox reliever Jordan Hicks threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Jeremy Peña led Houston Astros's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Houston Astros reliever AJ Blubaugh threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Chicago White Sox starter Sean Burke: 4.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 8 K, 0 BB (72 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. 3 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. The bullpen (4 pitchers) was scoreless over 5.0 IP with 7 K — a flawless relief effort.
Houston Astros starter Hunter Brown: 0.2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 K, 1 BB (36 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 8.3 IP, 3 ER, 11 K (ERA 3.24).
Hitting Analysis
Chicago White Sox: 6 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.200). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Kyle Teel (2-for-5), Chase Meidroth (2-for-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI).
Cleanup cold: Miguel Vargas (0-for-5), Munetaka Murakami (0-for-5). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
Houston Astros: 5 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.156). 3 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Jeremy Peña (2-for-4, 1 HR), Jose Altuve (2-for-4, 1 HR).