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Robert hit a run-scoring double in the second
and his sixth homer in the fourth, a solo drive to left-center
off Lance McCullers Jr. (1-2). He also made a sliding catch on
Jake Meyers' liner to center in the eighth, stranding runners on
the corners.
Smith (3-3) allowed one run and seven hits in his second
straight win.
Grant Taylor, one of Chicago's top prospects, worked a 1-2-3
seventh in his major league debut. He hit 101.5 mph on his first
pitch, a ball to Victor Caratini.
Brandon Eisert handled the ninth for his second save.
Isaac Paredes and Yainer Diaz each hit a sacrifice fly for
Houston in the opener of a six-game homestand. McCullers
permitted four runs and four hits in five innings.
Chicago scored two runs in the third to open a 3-0 lead. With
two out and the bases loaded, Quero hit a two-run single to
left.
Key moment
Meyers and Caratini hit back-to-back singles in the fourth, but
Shane Smith got Cam Smith to ground into an inning-ending double
play.
Key stat
Smith has won back-to-back starts for the first time in his
career. The 25-year-old right-hander went into the game leading
all MLB rookies with a 2.45 ERA.
Up next
Sean Burke (3-6, 4.03 ERA) is expected to pitch Wednesday for
the White Sox against Ryan Gusto (3-3, 4.78 ERA) in the second
of a three-game series.
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