White Sox and Astros begin three-game series in Houston

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

White Sox and Astros begin three-game series in Houston
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The Chicago White Sox travel to Houston to face the Astros in a three-game series opener starting August 31. Anthony Kay is slated to pitch for Chicago, while Peter Lambert takes the mound for Houston with a 3.66 ERA and 125 strikeouts. Prior to the game, Chicago reinstated left-handed pitcher Tyler Schweitzer from the paternity list and optioned Tyler Gilbert to Triple-A Charlotte. The White Sox also reached an agreement to acquire outfielder Tommy Pham from the Philadelphia Phillies, with the veteran expected to join the active roster on September 1. Chicago currently holds a 72-64 record and looks to secure a series win to maintain position against division rivals. The game is scheduled for a 7:10 p.m. CT first pitch at Houston.

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  • •Anthony Kay starts for the White Sox against Peter Lambert of the Astros.
  • •Chicago reinstated Tyler Schweitzer from the paternity list before the game.
  • •The White Sox are acquiring Tommy Pham from the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • •First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. CT in Houston.
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TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (73-69) will play the middle game of their three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks (74-68) tonight in a nationally televised game at Daikin Park. Rookie RHP Ethan Pecko (1-0, 6.23 ERA) will get the start for the Astros, the fourth of his Major League career, opposite RHP Brandon Pfaadt […]

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TODAY’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (73-70) will host the Arizona Diamondbacks (75-68) for the rubber game of their three-game series today at Daikin Park. RHP Peter Lambert (8-7, 3.66 ERA) will close out the homestand for the Astros today as he starts opposite All-Star LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (14-5, 2.59 ERA) and the Snakes. SLOW […]

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TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (72-69), who hold a slim 2.0-game lead in the AL West over the Texas Rangers, will welcome in the Arizona Diamondbacks (74-67) tonight for the first of a three-game weekend series at Daikin Park. RHP Cristian Javier (1-5, 6.45 ERA) will get the start for the Astros tonight opposite […]

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