Astros score eight runs in sixth for comeback win over White Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:35 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Houston Astros scored eight runs in the sixth inning to take a 9-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on July 25, 2026. The White Sox led 5-0 before the Astros capitalized on a call reversal that allowed them to load the bases. Jose Altuve's infield hit and Cam Smith's home run helped Houston to a lead they would not relinquish. Despite the loss, Chicago remains in first place in the American League Central, 1½ games ahead of Cleveland, who lost to Tampa Bay. White Sox manager Will Venable noted the inability to stop the offensive flow from Houston as a critical issue during the game.
- •Astros scored eight runs in the sixth inning.
- •White Sox led 5-0 entering the sixth frame.
- •Jose Altuve and Cam Smith contributed key hits.
- •Braden Montgomery had three hits for Chicago.
- •White Sox remain 1½ games ahead of Cleveland.
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Bottom drops out for Chicago White Sox, who allow 8 runs in 6th inning of 9-5 loss to Houston Astros
"Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin picked up a baseball that had rolled near the mound and tossed it to second base. Chase Meidroth stepped on the bag and threw to first for what was momentarily ruled a double play in the top of the sixth inning of Friday’s game against the Houston Astros. “(Manager) Will (Venable) was in the dugout, and was like, ‘Finish the play,’ so we just did it,” ...
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