The White Sox beat the Astros 5-1 behind Colson Montgomery’s 2 RBIs

Houston's Houston Astros faced off against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, ultimately falling short in a 5-1 victory. Star White Sox player Colson Montgomery contributed significantly to the win with two hits and two RBIs. Randal Grichuk added to the team's lead with a two-run double. Pitcher Sean Burke (8-6) delivered an impressive performance, allowing just one hit and walking four while striking out six over 5 2/3 scoreless innings.

Houston's loss narrowed the AL West division gap to just one game, following Texas' 8-5 win over the Athletics. Montgomery's RBI double in the fifth inning solidified the White Sox's 3-0 lead. Despite a chance to extend the lead, Cam Smith made a crucial catch to prevent a Houston homer. The Astros' only hits came from Taylor Trammell, who homered in the eighth inning, cutting the White Sox's lead to 5-1.