Astros Offense Explodes in Sixth
Houston Astros slugger Smith delivered a decisive blow in the sixth inning, launching a home run to left field measuring 383 feet. That single swing was part of a massive offensive surge that shifted the game entirely. The Astros scored eight runs in the inning, overwhelming the Chicago White Sox defense and turning a tight contest into a comfortable lead.
The inning began with Wade Jr. singling to right field, which allowed Alvarez to cross the plate for the first run. The momentum continued as Walker doubled to left, driving in three more runs to give Houston a 6-5 advantage. Smith’s 38th home run of the season extended the lead to 7-5.
Altuve followed with an infield single that brought in another run, and Wade Jr. walked to score Alvarez, pushing the tally to 8-5.
White Sox Early Lead
Chicago had taken control early in the game. In the first inning, C. Montgomery hit a sacrifice fly to center, allowing Antonacci to score. B. Montgomery then singled to right, bringing Murakami home. Meidroth was hit by a pitch, scoring Vargas to make it 3-0 White Sox.
The White Sox added to their lead in the fifth inning. Benintendi scored on a wild pitch by Houston’s Kai-Wei Teng, making it 4-0. Another wild pitch by Teng allowed Benintendi to score again, extending the lead to 5-0. Meidroth then doubled to center, scoring B. Montgomery to make it 5-1 before the Astros’ rally began.
