Nelson Velázquez delivers another key hit to help Houston Astros beat Chicago White Sox
Hayden Wesneski tossed a seven-inning gem as three Astros pitchers combined for a shutout, with Nelson Velázquez getting the big hit in the eighth inning.
Nelson Velázquez extended Houston Astros' lead over Chicago White Sox with a crucial two-run single in the eighth inning. This was their second go-ahead hit in three games against the White Sox. After a scoreless tie that lasted until the eighth inning, Velázquez broke the deadlock. With one out, Yordan Alvarez's grounder bounced off White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth.
Manager Joe Espada substituted Nick Allen to pinch run for his hitter. Isaac Paredes walked, followed by Jose Altuve's out. Sean Newcomb's slurve was called a strike, loading the bases with one out. Velázquez, a right-handed hitter brought in by Houston to face lefties, lined a slurve into center field, scoring the game's only runs. This win solidified the Astros' lead in the division race and their lead in the AL West.
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