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White Sox Upset Astros 4-2 Despite Being Out-Hit

Timely White Sox runs capitalized on Houston’s struggles with runners in scoring position to decide the opener

Houston Astros Cam Smith (11) scores on a sac-fly by Isaac Paredes in the third inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Houston Astros left fielder Jacob Melton (31) is seen before an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith (11) fields a fly ball by Chicago White Sox Kyle Teel in the first inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Houston Astros Jeremy Peña (3) hits a double in the third inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

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.