Burke Controls Early Frames
Sean Burke delivered a commanding performance for the Chicago White Sox, earning the win in a 5-1 victory over the Houston Astros. Burke worked 5.2 innings, allowing just one hit while striking out six batters. His outing was defined by efficiency and control, as he navigated through three walks without surrendering an earned run.
The White Sox offense provided immediate support after Burke settled in. In the fifth inning, Andrew Benintendi singled to right field, bringing Nick Antonacci home from first base to give Chicago a 1-0 lead. The momentum continued when Colson Montgomery doubled to right, allowing Benintendi and Luis Vargas to score, extending the advantage to 3-0.
Astros’ Relief Efforts Fall Short
Houston’s pitching staff struggled to contain the White Sox lineup once the deficit grew. Ronel Blanco started for the Astros but could not hold the lead. Blanco pitched four innings, giving up three hits and three walks while striking out three batters. He managed to keep the game scoreless through his time on the mound, but the damage was already done.
Kai-Wei Teng entered in relief but faced immediate trouble. In two innings of work, Teng allowed three hits and three earned runs, including the two-run double by Montgomery. The effort dropped his record to 5-7. Tatsuya Imai finished the game for Houston, pitching three innings and allowing two hits and two earned runs while striking out five batters.
