Nelson Velázquez's 2-run single in the 8th inning gives Astros 2-0 win over White Sox

Houston Astros’ Nelson Velázquez hits a two-run single against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve celebrates after scoring during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Astros’ Daulton Varsho steals second base as Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery (12) reaches to tag him during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Astros’ Nelson Velázquez (30) and Jose Altuve (27) celebrate after a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Chicago White Sox’s Colson Montgomery grimaces after being hit by a pitch thrown by Houston Astros starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)