Early Lead Builds
The Chicago White Sox established a decisive advantage early in their 5-1 victory over the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The away team took the lead in the fifth inning when Benintendi singled to right, allowing Antonacci to score. Shortly after, Colson Montgomery doubled to right, driving in Benintendi and Vargas to extend the margin to 3-0. The White Sox added two more runs in the seventh inning when Grichuk doubled to right, scoring Montgomery and Murakami to make it 5-0. The Astros pulled one run off the board in the eighth inning when Paredes homered to left (339 feet), leaving the final score at 5-1.
Pitching Performance
Sean Burke was the standout performer for Chicago, recording the win with a 5.2-inning outing. He allowed just one hit and struck out six batters while walking four, keeping the Astros scoreless during his time on the mound. Bryan Hudson provided 1.1 innings of relief, allowing one hit and striking out two while walking no one. Jordan Hicks pitched one inning, allowing one hit and one earned run with two walks and two strikeouts. Grant Taylor closed the game with one scoreless inning, striking out two batters without allowing a hit or a walk.
