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Houston Astros 2, Chicago White Sox 0 on September 2, 2026, at Daikin Park. Houston limited Chicago to three hits and no runs, with its pitching staff recording six strikeouts while allowing three walks and no earned runs. The Astros produced seven hits, drew three walks, and drove in both runs despite not hitting a home run. Chicago also issued three walks and permitted seven hits, but held Houston to two earned runs. The game’s two-run total finished well below the 8.5 Vegas total, reflecting a pitching-led matchup and limited offensive conversion on both sides. Houston did commit one error, though it did not lead to a White Sox run. The shutout strengthens the Astros’ rotation outlook.