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Astros’ Pitching Surge Clinches Series Win in Chicago

A string of longer starts and a steadier late-inning arm has given Houston a real chance to recover from a poor April.

May 23, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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May 24, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong goes up before catching a fly-ball hit by Houston Astros' Branden Shewmake during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Overview

  • Spencer Arrighetti delivered five scoreless innings in the series opener, setting the tone for Houston’s weekend in Chicago.
  • Kai-Wei Teng, moved from long relief into the rotation, threw six shutout innings on Saturday while holding the Cubs to two hits.
  • Christian Walker provided the offense in the 3-0 game with two home runs that accounted for all of Houston’s runs.
  • Yordan Álvarez left Saturday’s game with back spasms and is under team evaluation after exiting in the sixth inning.
  • The Astros have posted markedly better pitching metrics in May, a dependable role for Bryan King in late innings, and now face four games against the Rangers as a key chance to extend this recovery while their offense remains inconsistent.