Houston Astros Hold Off White Sox 4-3 Behind Altuve, Paredes

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Houston, TX – The Houston Astros defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Thursday night.

Isaac Paredes hit a solo homer and Jose Altuve doubled twice with two RBI to lead the Astros offense.

The Astros held a 4-2 lead going into the ninth inning. Mike Tauchman hit a solo home run off closer Josh Hader to cut the deficit to one run. Miguel Vargas followed with a double off the wall in left field that narrowly missed being a game-tying home run.

However, Hader secured the save by striking out Austin Slater, improving his record to 18-for-18 in save opportunities this season.

Paredes hit his solo shot to left-center off White Sox starter Davis Martin in the fifth inning, extending Houston's lead to 4-2. Martin (2-7) took the loss, allowing four runs on seven hits over six innings with five strikeouts.

Astros starter Framber Valdez (7-4) earned the win, giving up two runs on seven hits over five innings. Valdez struck out a season-high 12 batters.

For the White Sox, Edgar Quero had three hits and two RBI. Miguel Vargas collected two doubles and a triple. The loss dropped Chicago's road record to 7-28.

Jose Altuve, playing left field, made a leaping catch near the wall in the seventh inning to rob Chase Meidroth of extra bases.

Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes appeared to injure his leg in the seventh inning and was replaced defensively in the eighth. Manager Joe Espada stated Paredes has an unspecified left hamstring injury but the team does not believe it is serious. Further updates are expected Friday.

Key moment

Josh Hader striking out Austin Slater to end the game and secure the save.

Key stat

Josh Hader's 18 consecutive successful save opportunities to start the season is the longest active streak in MLB and the second longest to begin a season in Astros franchise history, behind Dave Smith's 21-game streak in 1989.

Up next

The Chicago White Sox open a three-game series at Texas on Friday.

The Houston Astros play the opener of a three-game series against Minnesota at home on Friday.

In summary

The Houston Astros defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on June 12, 2025, at home. Isaac Paredes hit a solo home run and Jose Altuve contributed two RBI. Josh Hader earned his 18th save. Framber Valdez was the winning pitcher. The White Sox effort included a home run by Mike Tauchman and multiple hits from Edgar Quero and Miguel Vargas in the close loss.

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