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The Houston Astros defeated the Chicago White Sox 4–1 on July 25 at Rate Field, with the visitors' pitching staff delivering a shutout performance despite modest offensive output. Houston's pitchers allowed just 5 hits while striking out 12 White Sox batters, and the Astros' starter surrendered zero earned runs across his outing. The Astros managed only 6 hits but converted 3 into RBIs, capitalizing on Chicago's defensive miscue and limited offensive opportunities. The White Sox struggled at the plate, recording 10 strikeouts against just 1 run on 5 hits, with an OPS of .723 reflecting their inability to generate consistent power or baserunners. The game fell well short of the 8.5-run Vegas total, underscoring both Houston's pitching dominance and Chicago's offensive futility. The White Sox committed 1 error that likely contributed to their deficit. Houston's ability to win low-scoring games on the road suggests their pitching depth could sustain competitiveness despite the team's modest .242 batting average.
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| CWS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Jeremy Peña ×2Yordan AlvarezCam SmithMiguel Vargas
