Astros defeat White Sox 6-3 in American League series opener
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Nelson Velázquez hit a two-run homer and Cam Smith added a two-run double to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. The game, which opened a series between American League division leaders, remained close until Houston broke it open in the fifth inning. Astros starter Peter Lambert pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing three hits and two runs while walking five batters. Colson Montgomery hit his 29th home run of the season for Chicago in the seventh, but the White Sox were unable to overcome the deficit. Bryan Abreu recorded his eighth save of the season to finalize the win. The Astros move to four wins in their last five games as the teams prepare for the second game of the series on Tuesday.
- •Nelson Velázquez hit a two-run home run to provide Houston with a lead.
- •Cam Smith recorded a two-run double in the fifth inning.
- •Colson Montgomery hit his 29th home run for the White Sox.
- •Bryan Abreu secured his eighth save of the season.
- •Sean Burke is scheduled to start for Chicago in the series continuation on Tuesday.
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Cam Smith, Nelson Velázquez deliver key blows in Astros' win over White Sox to start tough stretch
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Velázquez hits 2-run homer and Smith adds 2-run double as Astros surge past White Sox, 6-3
"Nelson Velázquez hit a two-run homer and Cam Smith added a two-run double to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in a series opener between American League division leaders. It was the fourth victory in five games for the Astros, who remained two games ahead of second-place Texas in the AL West. Houston led by one with one out in the fifth when starter Anthony Kay (9-7) walked Christian Walker with the bases loaded to make it 4-2.
"In the beginning of a stretch of 13 straight games against potential playoff teams, the Astros came through with a big win over the AL Central-leading White Sox.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:12 AMCam Smith, Nelson Velázquez deliver key blows in Astros' win over White Sox to start tough stretch
In the beginning of a stretch of 13 straight games against potential playoff teams, the Astros came through with a big win over the AL Central-leading White Sox.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 3:27 AMVelázquez hits 2-run homer and Smith adds 2-run double as Astros surge past White Sox, 6-3
Nelson Velázquez hit a two-run homer and Cam Smith added a two-run double to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in a series opener between American League division leaders. It was the fourth victory in five games for the Astros, who remained two games ahead of second-place Texas in the AL West. Houston led by one with one out in the fifth when starter Anthony Kay (9-7) walked Christian Walker with the bases loaded to make it 4-2.
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