Robert and Smith Help the Chicago White Sox Top the Houston Astros 4
- The Chicago White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 4-2 on Tuesday at Daikin Park in the opener of a six-game Texas road trip.
- Luis Robert Jr. broke a 28-game homerless streak with a fourth-inning home run off Lance McCullers Jr. during the White Sox victory.
- Shane Smith pitched six innings allowing one run and four strikeouts, aided by three double plays, marking his 13th straight start with three earned runs or less.
- The White Sox hold a 3-1 advantage in their season matchups against the Astros, carry a 23-44 overall record, and will meet Houston again on Wednesday at 8:10 p.m. EDT, with Sean Burke and Ryan Gusto expected to start.
- The win suggests the White Sox can challenge the division-leading Astros despite uneven records and extensive player injuries affecting both teams.
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