MLB Recap · September 2, 2026

Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros: Final Score & Recap

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Final
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Line Score

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The Story

AI recap unavailable for archived games. The final score, win-probability story, biggest plays, and top performers are all shown below.

Win Probability

755025CWS bats firstFinalHOU win %CWS win %
DiamondIQ model home win probability across the game (pre-game 52.2% → final 100%).

Biggest Plays by Win-Probability Added

Bot 8th · off Sean Newcomb
+27.9%
Miguel Vargas Grounded Into DP
Top 8th · off AJ Blubaugh
-25.3%
Tristan Peters Triple
Top 8th · off AJ Blubaugh
+16.2%
Sam Antonacci Fielders Choice Out
Top 8th · off AJ Blubaugh
-13.4%
Daulton Varsho Forceout
Bot 8th · off Sean Newcomb
-10.7%

Top Batters by WPA

Nelson Velázquez+24.6%+1.4 RE24
Tristan Peters+18.1%+1.1 RE24
Isaac Paredes+8.1%+0.7 RE24

Top Pitchers by WPA

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