Nelson Velázquez’s 2-run single in the 8th inning gives Astros 2-0 win over White Sox

Houston Astros secured a 2-0 victory against the Chicago White Sox, thanks to a crucial two-run single by Nelson Velázquez in the eighth inning. The winning run was driven in by Velázquez's hit, breaking a scoreless tie. The Astros' pitching duo, Hayden Wesneski and two relievers, combined for a dominant three-hitter.

In the eighth inning, Yordan Alvarez and Isaac Paredes contributed to load the bases for Velázquez, who then smashed his single into left-center field. Wesneski's pitching performance was nothing short of exceptional, allowing just one hit over seven shutout innings. His recent three starts have been impressive, with only one run and five hits over 17 innings.

A.J. Blubaugh pitched well for the Astros in the eighth inning, allowing one hit before Josh Hader came in to secure the victory in the ninth inning as the Astros' 22nd save. Davis Martin, who had been on the injured list, made his first start since August 13 and pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, giving up five hits and striking out three.