Overview
- The Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 4-2 in the series opener at Minute Maid Park despite Houston’s 9-4 hit advantage.
- Lance McCullers Jr. delivered an uneven start that failed to contain Chicago’s offense.
- Jake Meyers recorded two of Houston’s nine hits but was unable to spark timely scoring.
- The Astros went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left multiple runners on base.
- Chicago has won three of four matchups against the AL West–leading Astros this season.