Might 05, 2025 04:05 AM IST
White Sox rally to beat Astros 5-4 in recreation shortened to 7 innings by rain
CHICAGO — Luis Robert Jr. tied it with an RBI single with two outs within the sixth inning, stole second base and scored the go-ahead run on Edgar Quero’s single because the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Houston Astros 5-4 on Sunday in a recreation shortened to seven innings by rain.
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The sport was delayed for 80 minutes earlier than being referred to as. It was the White Sox’s second collection victory of the season and their first collection win towards the Astros since July 2021. Chicago had misplaced or cut up its final six collection with Houston.
Chicago reliever Mike Vasil earned his first profession win after holding the Astros and not using a hit in 2 1/3 innings.
Lance McCullers Jr. made his first begin for Houston since Sport 3 of the 2022 World Collection. The 31-year-old right-hander missed the complete 2023 and 2024 seasons, however saved the White Sox scoreless Sunday in 3 2/3 innings. McCullers allowed three hits, walked three and struck out 4.
Astros reliever Steven Okert allowed two earned runs in a single inning. Zach Dezenzo hit his first homer of the season for Houston and Mauricio Dubón had a two-run single.
With two outs within the sixth and a rain delay looming, Robert dropped a 2-1 pitch into heart subject for a single. Chase Meidroth got here round to attain from second, tying it at 4. Robert stole second, enabling Quero to carry him dwelling on what turned out to be the successful base hit.
Coming into Sunday, Chicago was thirtieth within the majors with runners in scoring place, hitting simply .202 this season. The White Sox initially struggled, however completed the sport 4 for 13 with runners in scoring place. All 5 of the staff’s runs got here with two outs.
The Astros will proceed their highway journey in Milwaukee, whereas the White Sox head to Kansas Metropolis for a four-game collection towards the Royals. Each collection are scheduled to start Monday.
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