Astros Make Key Lineup Changes for Game 2 vs. White Sox

The Houston Astros made several adjustments to their lineup for Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Chicago White Sox. Yordan Alvarez will play left field and hit second, while Isaac Paredes takes over as Designated Hitter and Nick Allen enters at third base.

Astros Lineup

Jeremy Peña (SS), Yordan Alvarez (LF), Isaac Paredes (DH), Jose Altuve (2B), Yainer Diaz (C), Christian Walker (1B), Lucas Spence (CF), Cam Smith (RF) and Nick Allen (3B).

Chase Meidroth hit a crucial home run for the White Sox in the game, breaking open the scoring. Christian Walker, despite a recent slump, homered in four of his last six games, finishing with a .226/.299/.427 line, 29 home runs, and 87 RBI over the past five months.

Jeremy Peña recorded a two-homer game, scoring four runs, with a .276/.325/.477 line. Yordan Alvarez leads the majors with a .316 average, .432 OBP, and .604 slugging percentage, and is tied for second in home runs (42) and RBI (105).

Isaac Paredes was removed from the game after fouling a pitch off his knee in the fifth inning but is expected to be available for Sunday’s game. Jeremy Peña has struggled at the plate since being hit on the wrist earlier this week.