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White Sox vs. Astros live updates, news, starting pitchers for Game 2: Hunter Brown, Sean Burke take the mound as Houston looks to keep season alive

The Houston Astros face elimination as they return home to host the Chicago White Sox for the second game of their American League wild-card series. Chicago holds a one-to-zero advantage following a six to three victory in the opening matchup.

Sean Burke takes the ball for the visitors after posting eleven victories and a 3.34 earned run average across more than 170 frames this year. The home side counters with Hunter Brown, who holds a 4-2 record in his own ballpark and has dominated this opponent with a 1.38 ERA and 14 strikeouts in a pair of prior outings this season.

Action gets underway at 5 p.m. Eastern time with coverage available via Peacock and NBC Sports Network.

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