This is the first of two series this season between the two teams, with the rematch set for Minute Maid Park from August 16 through August 18. Last season, Houston took four-of-seven, including the season finale on May 14 by a 4-3 final score. Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker each hit a single and a double, and Yainer Diaz hit his first home run of the season. Hunter Brown (4-1, 3.43) struck out eight over 5 2⁄3 innings, giving up three runs and finishing one out short of a Quality Start. Ryan Pressly collected his seventh save of the year.
Series 24 (of 52) Preview: Astros Visit White Sox
