Astros hold off White Sox behind Wesneski's dominant start

Astros edge White Sox in low-scoring duel

The Houston Astros secured a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, September 3, at Daikin Park. The game featured minimal scoring, with the only runs coming in the eighth inning. Attendance at the venue reached 24,025. The Astros improved their record to 71-69, while the White Sox fell to 73-66.

Velázquez delivers decisive hit

The deciding moment arrived in the bottom of the eighth inning. Nelson Velázquez singled to center field, driving in both José Altuve and Yordan Alvarez. This two-run hit gave the Astros a 2-0 lead that they held until the final out.

No home runs were recorded in the game, and the White Sox failed to score any runs throughout the nine innings. The scoring sequence was limited to this single play, ensuring the margin of victory remained narrow.

Pitching performance highlights

Hayden Wesneski led the Astros' pitching staff with a strong outing. He threw seven innings, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out five batters. He did not allow any earned runs.

AJ Blubaugh pitched one inning, giving up two hits and one walk without surrendering any earned runs. He earned the win, improving his record to 5-2. Josh Hader closed the game, pitching one inning with no hits, no walks, and one strikeout.

He recorded his 22nd save of the season.

White Sox pitching struggles

Davis Martin started for the White Sox, pitching 5.2 innings. He allowed five hits and one walk while striking out three batters. He did not allow any earned runs.

Sean Newcomb entered the game and pitched two innings, allowing two hits and one walk. He gave up two earned runs and struck out two batters. He took the loss, dropping his record to 2-4.

Tyler Davis pitched 0.1 innings, allowing one walk without any hits or earned runs. The White Sox were unable to generate enough offense to overcome the Astros' pitching performance.

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