Houston Astros defeat Chicago White Sox 2-0 after scoreless eighth-inning struggle

The Houston Astros secured a 2-0 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday at Daikin Park. The game remained scoreless until the eighth inning, when the Astros capitalized on their scoring opportunity with a two-out, two-run single by Nelson Velázquez. The White Sox struggled to convert on multiple chances, failing to score in the top of the eighth when Tristan Peters was thrown out at the plate and Miguel Vargas grounded into an inning-ending double play. Starter Davis Martin returned from the injured list for the White Sox, pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings while allowing five hits. The loss marks a missed opportunity for the American League Central leaders, who now sit three games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians. Chicago had previously stranded runners in the second inning during a complex force-out play involving Jose Altuve.

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