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Chicago White Sox 5, Houston Astros 1 on September 1, 2026, at Daikin Park. Chicago produced eight hits and five RBIs without a home run, while Houston managed only three hits despite drawing six walks. The White Sox pitching staff struck out 12 Astros and allowed one earned run, limiting Houston’s offense to a lone homer. Houston’s pitchers yielded five earned runs on eight hits and issued seven walks, a costly combination in a game that stayed well below the 8.5-run Vegas total. Chicago’s run differential receives a useful boost heading into its next series.