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Astros’ Hunter 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.

Hunter Brown (4-1, 1.22 ERA) gets the start for Houston against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.
Apr 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) and Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown (58) talk on the mound during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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.