Early Success For White Sox

Chicago White Sox Belt Five-Hit Win against Astros

Early Success for White Sox

White Sox left fielder Luis Robert Jr. shined during a nail-biting game against the Astros on August 16, 2024, earning a season-high four hits and four RBIs. His impressive performance included two home runs, tying a career record.

Starting pitcher Garrett Crochet delivered a standout performance, allowing only four hits and one run over seven innings. The team's combined effort resulted in a 5-4 victory, ending the Astros' winning streak since August 10.

Astros' Woes

The Astros faced a formidable opponent in Crochet, who recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts. The team struggled offensively, striking out 16 times, the highest number of the season.

Offensive Highlights

* Luis Robert Jr.: 4-for-5, 4 RBIs, 2 HRs * Andrew Vaughn: 1-for-4, 1 RBI * Yoán Moncada: 1-for-4, 1 RBI

Pitching Performance

* Garrett Crochet: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 9 K * Ryan Tepera: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K * Liam Hendriks: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K

The White Sox's victory solidifies their position in the AL Central standings. The team's next game will be against the Astros in Houston on August 17.