Astros seek sweep against White Sox as Ronel Blanco pitches second start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Astros aim to sweep the White Sox on July 26 at Rate Field, with Ronel Blanco making his second start of the season. Blanco, who returned from Tommy John surgery, faces White Sox right-hander Erick Fedde. The Astros are on a five-game winning streak and look to solidify their position in the AL West race. A strong performance from Blanco could bolster the rotation's depth and lessen the bullpen's workload. Houston's offense, led by Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña, hopes to capitalize during the matchup.
- •Blanco makes his second start after returning from Tommy John surgery.
- •Astros are currently on a five-game winning streak.
- •First pitch against the White Sox is at 1:10 PM CT.
- •Erick Fedde starts for Chicago with a 4.16 ERA this season.
- •A win would solidify the Astros' AL West standings.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ronel Blanco Makes His Second Start of the Season as the Astros Look to Complete the Sweep
"The Astros look to complete the sweep Sunday afternoon against the White Sox at Rate Field. Ronel Blanco takes the mound for his second start of the season against White Sox right-hander Erick Fedde. First pitch is at 1:10 PM CT, and the Astros are riding a five game winning streak heading into it.
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