White Sox defeat Astros
White Sox defeat Astros 5-1 behind strong pitching and key RBIs.
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The Chicago White Sox dominated the Houston Astros 5-1 on Tuesday night, powered by Colson Montgomery's two RBIs and Randal Grichuk's two-run double Yahoo Sports. Pitcher Sean Burke was nearly untouchable, allowing just one hit while striking out six over 5 2/3 innings to earn the win.
The loss tightened Houston's grip on the AL West. Texas beat Oakland 8-5 the same night, cutting the Astros' division lead to just one game Winnipeg Free Press.
Montgomery and Grichuk Power White Sox Offense
Colson Montgomery drove in two runs and collected two hits for Chicago Yahoo Sports. His offense was backed by Randal Grichuk, whose two-run double capped the White Sox's explosive performance at the plate.
Burke Delivers Dominant Pitching Performance
Sean Burke (8-6) was nearly untouchable on the mound Yahoo Sports. He allowed only one hit while walking four and striking out six over 5 2/3 scoreless innings, controlling the Astros' dangerous lineup from start to finish.
Astros' Division Lead Shrinks After Loss
Houston's loss came on the same night that Texas defeated Oakland 8-5 Winnipeg Free Press. The combination cut the Astros' lead in the AL West down to a single game, increasing pressure as the teams head into their next matchup.
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