Houston Turns One Inning Into a Playoff-Race Swing

The Astros beat the White Sox 9-5 on July 24, rallying from a five-run deficit and extending their winning streak to four games.

Chicago controlled the first five innings, but everything changed in the sixth. Christian Walker ripped a bases-clearing double to make it 5-4, then Cam Smith launched the go-ahead two-run homer.

Houston kept the pressure on from there and turned one explosive inning into a comeback win.

What It Means

The Astros improved to 51-54, while the White Sox fell to 54-48.

BaseChaser lists Houston at 33.2% to make the playoffs. Chicago remains in strong position at 73.1%, but this was a missed chance to create more separation.

Houston is still chasing, but four straight wins have the Astros moving in the right direction.

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