The White Sox jumped out to an early lead and held on to top the Astros 8-5 in Chicago. Kevan Smith had a two-run homer and two-run double to pace the White Sox's offense. Derek Holland was the beneficiary of the early run support and picked up his sixth victory. Tyler Clippard locked down the ninth to earn the save as Chicago snapped a six-game slide.
Houston ace Dallas Keuchel was knocked around to the tune of eight runs over four innings to take the loss. Yuli Gurriel and Jose Altuve homered but the 'Stros fell to 71-and-41.
Game 2 in the series is tonight in Chicago. Pre-Game Show begins at 6:35 on Good Time Oldies 1060.
