Sean Burke earns win as Chicago White Sox defeat Houston Astros

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Sean Burke earns win as Chicago White Sox defeat Houston Astros
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Chicago White Sox starter Sean Burke threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings to guide his team to a 5-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday at Daikin Park. Burke allowed only one hit and struck out six batters despite walking four. The White Sox offense provided support with two-out rallies, including a two-run double from Colson Montgomery and a two-run double from Randal Grichuk. Relievers Bryan Hudson, Jordan Hicks, and Grant Taylor finished the game, holding Houston to three total hits. The result keeps the first-place White Sox three games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central.

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  • Sean Burke allowed one hit over 5 2/3 innings in a 5-1 Chicago victory.
  • The White Sox moved to 73-65 on the season with the win at Daikin Park.
  • Colson Montgomery and Randal Grichuk each recorded two-run doubles in the victory.
  • Four Chicago pitchers combined to hold the Houston Astros to three total hits.
  • The White Sox maintain a three-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central.
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HOUSTON — Chicago White Sox starter Sean Burke walked the first two batters he faced on Tuesday against the Houston Astros. He received a visit from pitching coach Zach Bove. “Just kind of came at me like, ‘Look, let’s not go down this road again,'” Burke said. “‘Let’s get back to what you’re doing good.’ I feel like I’m someone that you can kind of get at me a little bit when I’m on the mound. ...

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