Miguel Vargas Aims for Continued Success Against Astros on Friday

CHICAGO, IL — Miguel Vargas, who recently shined with a three-RBI game, is set to face off against Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros this Friday. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:40 p.m. ET.

Vargas is currently hitting .222 with six doubles, two home runs, and 12 walks. He’s been on a hot streak, hitting safely in eight consecutive games. Over his last five appearances, he boasts a .389 batting average, including two doubles, two home runs, four walks, and six RBIs.

The game will take place at Guaranteed Rate Field, where the Chicago White Sox enter the matchup as +196 moneyline underdogs. Houston is favored at -239, with an over/under set at eight runs, per updated MLB odds.

Jonathan Cannon, the White Sox pitcher with a record of 1–3 and a 4.50 ERA, seeks to build on his recent performance, where he threw 7⅔ innings against Oakland, allowing three runs and striking out five. Cannon previously faced the Astros last year, allowing no runs over eight innings.

On the other side, Valdez holds a 1–3 record this season and a 4.00 ERA. He enters this game after giving up two runs over eight innings in his last start. Valdez has a 2.49 ERA in eight career starts against the White Sox.

Houston comes into the game with three wins in its last four series and hopes to gain momentum as they begin a six-game road trip. The Astros recently had a day off to rest key players like Yordan Alvarez and Yainer Diaz. The White Sox are aiming to maintain their recent success, which included an 8–0 victory over Milwaukee, highlighted by Luis Robert Jr.’s exceptional fielding and Vargas’s impressive batting.

As the matchup unfolds, Vargas’s recent form could prove crucial against Houston’s solid lineup. For those looking to place player prop bets, Vargas’s home run prop is appealing, considering his current streak and success.

Projected Final: White Sox 5, Astros 3.