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Walker Homers and Drives in 4 as Astros Rout White Sox
- Christian Walker hit a home run and drove in four runs to lead the Houston Astros to a 10-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday evening at Daikin Park.
- The Astros took an early lead after Walker's two-run homer in the first inning and consistent offense built a 7-0 advantage by the fourth inning.
- White Sox starter Sean Burke had a difficult outing, giving up seven runs and eight hits over 3 2/3 innings, after which Owen White made his team debut and pitched 4 1/3 innings in relief.
- Ryan Gusto started for Houston and pitched six innings, giving up two runs on seven hits while striking out seven batters, as Walker reached base three times throughout the game.
- The lopsided outcome extended the White Sox's poor road record to 7-27 and highlighted offensive and pitching struggles ahead of the series finale Thursday night.
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‘One of those nights’: Chicago White Sox starter Sean Burke allows 7 runs in 10-2 loss to Houston Astros
HOUSTON — Sean Burke knew he wouldn’t like the result the instant Christian Walker made contact with a slider over the heart of the plate. Walker launched the 1-0 pitch well over the left-field wall for a two-run home run in the first inning. It traveled 412 feet. It was a tough outing for the Chicago White Sox right-hander in a 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros in front of 28,519 on Wednesday at Daikin Park. Burke allowed seven runs on eight hits…
Sean Burke 'hit around a little bit' in White Sox' 10-2 loss to Astros
HOUSTON — Starter Sean Burke had command issues right off the bat in the White Sox’ 10-2 loss to the Astros on Wednesday.He resembled the pitcher who struggled in April (7.71 ERA), leaving too many hittable pitches near the middle of the zone.In the first inning, Burke allowed a one-out double to Isaac Paredes on a 2-0 fastball in the heart of the zone. He allowed an RBI double to the next batter, Jose Altuve, on a sharp line drive to left field…
Yakima Herald-Republic
Independent EspañolHOUSTON (AP) — Christian Walker shook a home run between his three hits and produced four runs, his biggest number in the campaign, for the Houston Astros to bend on Wednesday 10-2 to the Chicago White Sox.
Jackson Progress-Argus
Christian Walker powers Astros to 10-2 win over White Sox
Christian Walker finished a triple shy of the cycle and drove in a season-high four runs as the Houston Astros slugged past the visiting Chicago White Sox 10-2 on Wednesday.
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