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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