Justin Verlander allowed two singles over six innings and George Springer drove in four runs as the Astros routed the White Sox 10-0 in Chicago. Carlos Correa contributed a two-run homer and a solo-shot in the winning effort. The Astros have won four straight. White Sox starter James Shields was pulled in the sixth inning, allowing seven runs on eight hits and four walks.
Chicago dropped its fifth straight and has lost six of seven home games. White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar passed out in the dugout after getting the final two outs in the sixth inning and was taken by ambulance to a hospital for extensive testing.
Game 2 of the series is tonight. Pre-Game Show begins at 5:35 on Good Time Oldies 1060.
