Astros Hold Off White Sox, 4-3

In a three-game series with Lance McCullers, Ryan Gusto and Framber Valdez pitching, who woulda thunk Ryan Gusto would be the best starter? And who would predict Josh Hader would be the shakiest relief pitcher?

But Framber did manage to go five innings, allowing two runs on seven hits. a walk, and a frightening 12 Ks. And although Hader allowed a solo homer and a double tonight, he managed to hold down the White Sox enough to preserve the Astros’ 4-3 win and series victory.

Most of the Astros’ offensive damage was done with three runs in the their third inning. Red-hot Jose Altuve doubled home Jeremy Pena and Isaac Paredes, followed by a Yainer Diaz double scoring Altuve.

The Astros added the all-important insurance run on a Paredes solo homer in the fifth, his 15th.

Unfortunately, it will be his last for a while, as he appeared to suffer a hamstring injury late in the game.

The Astros take on the Minnesota Twins tomorrow at 7:10 in Daikin Park.

Box Score HERE.