Astros Surge in Sixth
The Houston Astros relied on a massive offensive explosion in the sixth inning to defeat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 at Rate Field on Friday. The victory improved Houston's record to 51-54, while the White Sox fell to 54-48.
The game remained tight through the first five innings, with Chicago holding a 5-0 lead. The White Sox offense was fueled by early scoring, including a sacrifice fly by C. Montgomery and a single by B. Montgomery in the first inning. Benintendi added two runs in the fifth via wild pitches by Houston starter Kai-Wei Teng, and Meidroth drove in another with a double.
Walker, Smith Lead Comeback
The momentum shifted dramatically in the bottom of the sixth. Wade Jr. opened the frame with a single, allowing Alvarez to score for Houston's first run. The inning expanded when Walker doubled to left field, driving in three runs to tie the game at 5-5.
Smith followed with a 383-foot home run, adding two more runs to give the Astros a 7-5 advantage. Altuve contributed with an infield single that scored Peña, and Wade Jr. walked to bring in another run, making it 8-5.
