Astros defeat White Sox 2-0 as Velázquez hits two-run single

Nelson Velázquez hit a two-run single in the eighth inning to help the Houston Astros defeat the Chicago White Sox 2-0.

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Nelson Velázquez hit a two-run single in the eighth inning to break a scoreless tie. ^[1] The Houston Astros defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Wednesday night, September 2, 2026. ^[2] Hayden Wesneski allowed one hit and five strikeouts over seven shutout innings. ^[3] Hayden Wesneski and two relievers combined on a three-hitter for the Astros. ^[4] White Sox starter Sean Burke pitched five scoreless innings, allowing one hit and walking four batters to secure the win. ^[5]

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Nelson Velázquez hit a two-run single in the eighth inning to break a scoreless tie. · Winnipeg Free Press
The Houston Astros defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Wednesday night, September 2, 2026. · Winnipeg Free Press
Hayden Wesneski allowed one hit and five strikeouts over seven shutout innings. · Winnipeg Free Press
Hayden Wesneski and two relievers combined on a three-hitter for the Astros. · Winnipeg Free Press
White Sox starter Sean Burke pitched five scoreless innings, allowing one hit and walking four batters to secure the win. · Yahoo! Sports

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