Astros vs White Sox, Lance Lynn Loss in Game 1
White Sox midfielder Luis Robert moved left, at an angle to the infield floor, but there was no way to hit the ground in time to avoid the inevitable
Astros wins against the White Sox in Game 1 of the American League Division Series, this double single from Houston outfielder Michael Brantley was the final blow for White Sox starter Lance Lynn, who left the game after innings.
The line-up that Lynn had beaten in the regular season the last time he hit the hill in Minute Maid Park when he scored six runs in four innings set the tone again on Thursday in Houston.
The trouble for Lynn on Thursday began in the second inning when right-handed Astros cleanup hitter Yordan Alvarez went to open the frame, then a Carlos Correa single down the right side of the infield, the first hit of the game pulled Alvarez. to the third base.
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Astros center fielder Jake Meyers approached the plate with two outs and threw a fastball into the inside corner on right field, introducing Alvarez and giving the Astros a 10-point lead.
Houston followed suit, walking on the first pass. In the classic small-ball style, Michael Brantley brought the first José Altuve to second place with a sacrificial motley. Selection. Alvarez kept the rally going with an RBI double off the wall in the center left.
White Sox manager Tony La Russa called the bullpen for Reynaldo Lopez to warm up during the third inning, but the captain sent Lynn back up the hill for the fourth inning.
The line-up of the Astros only gained momentum.Meyers and Altuve each recorded base hits to put the runners in second and third place for Brantley. Then he hit a strong ground ball on right midfield.
Myers crossed the plate and looked over his right shoulder to see where Brantley’s single had ended up. It only took Meyer one look to know that Altuve had a long time to get home. Myers raised both hands above her head to tell her he was about to get up.
The Astros took a 50’s lead that proved insurmountable for the White Sox offensive, pacified by Astros starter Lance McCullers.
