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Match Preview: Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox

Apr 5, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) scores a run against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Houston Astros will face the Chicago White Sox on 17th June 2022, in what will be the first game of their upcoming series. The Astros are once again solid this season like every year, but the team from Chicago hasn’t played up to his reputation so far in the season.

  • Astros currently have a record of 39-24.
  • Chicago currently has a record of 30-31.

Injury Report:

Astros:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Jake MeyersCFThu, Jun 16ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 24
Jeremy PenaSSWed, Jun 15ThumbExpected to be out until at least Jun 24
Jake OdorizziSPSun, Jun 12Lower LegExpected to be out until at least Jun 26
Lance McCullersSPSat, Jun 11ForearmExpected to be out until at least Jul 12
Blake TaylorRPTue, Jun 7ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Parker MushinskiRPTue, Jun 7ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 22
Taylor Jones1BWed, Jun 1BackExpected to be out until at least Jun 20
Source: CBS Sports

Chicago:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Liam HendriksRPThu, Jun 16ForearmExpected to be out until at least Jul 5
Kyle CrickRPWed, Jun 15ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 29
Eloy JimenezLFTue, Jun 14HamstringExpected to be out until at least Jun 17
Jake Burger3BTue, Jun 14HandExpected to be out until at least Jun 17
Tim AndersonSSTue, Jun 14GroinExpected to be out until at least Jun 20
Yasmani GrandalCMon, Jun 13BackExpected to be out until at least Jun 22
Michael KopechSPSun, Jun 12KneeExpected to be out until at least Jun 17
Aaron BummerRPSun, Jun 12ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 27
Garrett CrochetRPFri, Jun 3ElbowOut for the season
Jonathan StieverRPWed, Jun 1LatExpected to be out until at least Jun 21

Player to watch out for in Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox

Aug 12, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (79) smiles after tagging out Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (background) to complete the double play during the fifth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
  • Jose Abreu – White Sox

Abreu will be the key to his team’s chances against a strong team like the Astros, and he will be expected to be at his best.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Houston Astros will be the favorites to win this game, as they currently have better from, and are looking quite dominant.

Match Prediction: Houston Astros to win the game.

You can watch the game on MLB TV.

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