White Sox vs Astros starting pitchers
- Hunter Brown for Houston Astros
- Chris Flexen for Chicago White Sox
White Sox vs Astros statistics
| Stat |
White Sox |
Astros |
| Hits |
898 (29th) |
1080 (5th) |
| Batting Average |
.220 (29th) |
.260 (4th) |
| Runs Batted In |
368 (30th) |
533 (12th) |
| Runs |
387 (30th) |
557 (13th) |
| Home Runs |
106 (29th) |
144 (12th) |
| Walks |
303 (29th) |
328 (27th) |
| Stolen Bases |
76 (17th) |
71 (20th) |
| Strikeouts |
1069 (10th) |
876 (28th) |
| Pitches |
17031 (28th) |
16719 (30th) |
Houston Astros recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/16/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
L |
5-4 |
| 8/14/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
2-1 F/10 |
| 8/13/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
3-2 |
| 8/12/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
6-1 |
| 8/11/24 |
@ Boston Red Sox |
W |
10-2 |
Chicago White Sox recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/16/24 |
@ Houston Astros |
W |
5-4 |
| 8/14/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
L |
10-2 |
| 8/13/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
L |
4-1 |
| 8/12/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
W |
12-2 |
| 8/10/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
L |
3-1 |
White Sox vs Astros predictions
With Luis Robert Jr. coming off a stellar 4-hit game, expectations are high for him in the upcoming game against the Houston Astros. He’s shown he can deliver under pressure and having him in the lineup could definitely tip the scales for the White Sox. Then there’s Andrew Vaughn, who’s been a consistent RBI leader. Given his track record and the grind of the season, he might just find those gaps in the Astros’ defense. On the mound, Chris Flexen, despite his challenging season, could turn things around with the right game plan, focusing on lowering those home run and walk statistics that have plagued his ERA.
Switching gears to the Houston Astros, their lineup has some pretty solid projections too. Yordan Alvarez, with an impressive batting average and power-hitting capabilities, is always someone to watch out for. Then there's Jose Altuve whose speed and batting skills can create significant challenges for any pitcher. With Hunter Brown expected to start, his strong ERA and WHIP indicate he might handle the White Sox batters quite effectively, keeping those hits low and strikeouts high.
Considering the performance and stats, the Astros seem better positioned to clinch this match. Their blend of strong pitching from Brown and offensive firepower from key players like Alvarez gives them a slight edge over the White Sox. Plus, playing at Minute Maid Park, their home crowd could further bolster their spirits. It would take some exceptional performances from the White Sox's top hitters and a strategic game from Flexen to pull off a win here. But in baseball, as always, anything can happen on game day.
Houston Astros injuries
- Alex Bregman (3B): Day-To-Day
- Jayden Murray (SP): Day-To-Day
- Justin Verlander (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Ronel Blanco (SP): Day-To-Day
- Jairo Solis (SP): Day-To-Day
Chicago White Sox injuries
- Jordan Leasure (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Lane Ramsey (RP): Day-To-Day
- Drew Thorpe (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Michael Soroka (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Yoan Moncada (3B): 60-Day-IL
White Sox vs Astros game info
| Venue |
Minute Maid Park |
| Location |
Houston, Texas |
| First pitch |
Sat 7:10 PM |
| Temperature |
94° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
