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Astros Rally Late, Bullpen Shines After Arrighetti Injury
26 Jul
Summary
- Christian Walker's double and Cam Smith's homer sparked an eight-run inning.
- Starter Spencer Arrighetti exited early due to right foot nerve irritation.
- Six Houston relievers combined to secure the win after Arrighetti's exit.
The Houston Astros continued their winning streak with a 9-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox, fueled by a significant offensive surge and a resilient bullpen. The Astros overcame an early deficit in the sixth inning, scoring eight runs. Christian Walker ignited the rally with a bases-clearing double, followed by a go-ahead home run from Cam Smith, turning a five-run disadvantage into a lead.
Despite the offensive heroics, the game was marked by an early exit for starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, who left in the first inning with right foot nerve irritation. Six Houston relievers stepped in, combining to hold the White Sox offense in check over the remaining eight innings, allowing the Astros to secure their fourth straight win and move to 51-54 on the season.
