a-grounded out for McNeil in the 8th. b-struck out for Kelly in the 9th. E_Swanson (2), Alvarez (2). LOB_Chicago 6, New York 8. 2B_Busch (8), Alonso (14). HR_Tucker (10), off Holmes; Busch (7), off ...

Houston's starting pitching rotation took another hit on Friday as another hurler will be unavailable for a few weeks.