Published September 29, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
Read the preview written before the game →
Game report
The Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 6-3 in MLB on Tuesday, September 29. The Chicago White Sox finished with 11 hits, while the Houston Astros had 6.
The Chicago White Sox also drew 4 walks; the Houston Astros drew 2.
The numbers
The Chicago White Sox had 11 hits and 1 home run, while the Houston Astros had 6 hits and 1 home run. Each team made 1 error.
The Chicago White Sox struck out 8 times and drew 4 walks; the Houston Astros struck out 7 times and drew 2 walks. The teams scored nine runs in all, below the 9.2 the model projected.
Top performers
For the Houston Astros, Nelson Velazquez went 1 for 3 with a home run, 2 RBIs and 1 run scored. Houston Astros starter AJ Blubaugh pitched ⅔ of an inning, allowing no hits and 1 run (0 earned), with 3 walks on 27 pitches.
For the Chicago White Sox, Colson Montgomery went 1 for 3 with a home run, 1 RBI and 1 run scored, and Sam Antonacci went 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored. Chicago White Sox starter Hagen Smith pitched 3 innings, allowing 2 hits and no runs, with 1 strikeout on 38 pitches.