Luis Robert Jr. Hits Two Homers in White Sox Win Over Astros

— In a thrilling matchup, Luis Robert Jr. led the Chicago White Sox to a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night, showcasing his prowess with two home runs and a season-high four hits, contributing four RBIs. White Sox starter Garrett Crochet emphasized the importance of the game, praising his teammates for their determination and effort. The game saw a pivotal moment when Jake Meyers hit a two-run homer for the Astros, narrowing the score to 4-3 in the sixth inning. However, Robert responded with an RBI single in the eighth, providing crucial insurance for the White Sox. His first hit of the night was a single in the first inning, although he was thrown out attempting to stretch it into a double, a decision that ultimately proved significant in the game’s outcome. The Astros attempted to rally, with Jose Altuve hitting a ground-rule double that damaged the manual scoreboard. Altuve later scored on a single by Yordan Alvarez, cutting the White Sox's lead to 3-1. Despite having two runners on base in the fifth, the Astros could not capitalize, as Alvarez grounded into a double play, ending their threat. In roster news, the White Sox reinstated RHP Matt Foster from the 60-day injured list. Meanwhile, Astros ace Justin Verlander, recovering from neck stiffness, pitched four innings for Double-A Corpus Christi, allowing four hits and two runs, with plans for a bullpen session on Sunday to assess his next steps.