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AstrosHunter Brown Set to Face White Sox in Game 2 Matchup

Houston’s ace aims to extend his dominant start to the season against a struggling Chicago team on Saturday afternoon.

Overview

  • The Houston Astros (16-15) will take on the Chicago White Sox (9-23) in the second game of their series at 2:10 p.m. EDT in Chicago.
  • Astros right-hander Hunter Brown, boasting a 4-1 record and 1.22 ERA, will start against White Sox right-hander Davis Martin, who is 1-3 with a 3.24 ERA this season.
  • Brown has excelled in prior matchups against Chicago, holding a 3-0 record with a 2.41 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 18⅔ career innings against the White Sox.
  • Chicago’s Luis Robert Jr. extended his hitting streak to seven games on Friday, also recording his 500th career hit during the series opener.
  • BetMGM lists the Astros as heavy favorites at –256, with the White Sox at +207 underdogs, and the over/under set at eight runs.