Astros use five-run sixth to down White Sox

4:20 PM, Jun 10, 2012   |    comments
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Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - A five-run sixth inning proved to be the difference in the Astros' 11-9 win in the rubber match of a three-game set against the White Sox.

Jose Altuve went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer and three runs batted in for the Astros, who had dropped their previous four series.

J.D. Martinez, Justin Maxwell and Chris Johnson all homered off of Philip Humber (2-4), who allowed six runs -- five earned -- on six hits and two walks in 5 1/3 innings. Humber did manage to strike out nine.

Lucas Harrell (6-4) picked up the win despite giving up five runs in 7 1/3 innings.

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