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White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005

The Chicago White Sox used a big first inning and a three-run homer from Chase Meidroth to propel them to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros to sweep their AL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Goes two innings Sunday Lambert did not factor into the decision Sunday against the A's, allowing two hits and no walks across two scoreless innings. He struck out one.

Impact After going just 2.2 innings in his last start Thursday, Lambert essentially served as the opener in Sunday's regular-season finale, as he delivered threw 41 pitches across two scoreless frames. The 29-year-old Lambert established himself as a mainstay in Houston's rotation this year, going 8-10 with a 3.82 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 154 strikeouts across 29 starts (155.2 innings). There's a good chance Lambert gets the call again at some point during the Wild Card Series, where Houston will host the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on short rest in finale Lambert will start Sunday's game against the Athletics in Sacramento, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lambert was believed to have made his final appearance of the regular season during his 2.2-inning start in Thursday's series opener, but since the Astros have yet to punch their ticket to the postseason, he'll end up getting the ball on two days' rest in Game 162. The Astros will clinch the AL West title with a win or a Rangers loss, so the team is expected to make all of its top pitchers available for Sunday's contest. Given that he's pitching on short rest, Lambert is unlikely to work deep enough into the game to qualify for a win.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pena leads Astros against the Athletics after 4-hit game

The Houston Astros play the Athletics after Jeremy Pena had four hits against the Athletics on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Struggles in last regular-season start Lambert allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six over 2.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Thursday.

Impact Lambert was tagged for home runs by Jeff McNeil and Zack Gelof in the third inning, accounting for all four runs on his line. While Lambert was mostly steady in the second half, he ends the regular season without a win in his last 13 appearances. He posted a 3.87 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 153:59 K:BB across 153.2 innings over 28 starts in 2026. The Astros' largely unimpressive rotation could lead to Lambert getting a start during the wild-card round if they're able to win the AL West.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Spence hits first 3 homers of career, helps Astros survive Athletics 7-5 to keep playoff hopes alive

Lucas Spence hit the first three home runs of his major league career as the Houston Astros outlasted the Athletics 7-5

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Bolte leads Athletics against the Astros after 4-hit game

The Athletics take on the Houston Astros after Henry Bolte had four hits against the Angels on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Mariners rally past Astros 6-5 in 10 innings to keep faint playoff hopes alive

Josh Naylor singled home Randy Arozarena with the winning run in the 10th inning and the Seattle Mariners kept their slim playoff hopes alive by rallying for a 6-5 victory over the...

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

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Strikes out six but takes loss Lambert (8-10) took the loss Friday against Atlanta after allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out six across 5.1 innings.

Impact Lambert kept Atlanta scoreless through three innings before Matt Olson singled and Michael Harris launched a two-run homer in the fourth. He departed with the bases loaded and one out in the sixth, but AJ Blubaugh escaped the jam to keep Lambert's line intact. Lambert has gone winless in his last 12 starts, going 0-5 with a 4.43 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 65 innings in that stretch. He's expected to make his next start on the road against the Athletics on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Astros on wrong side of celebration after 3 costly homers HOUSTON -- Champagne was consumed at Daikin Park on Friday night. But not in the home team’s clubhouse. Peter Lambert, AJ Blubaugh and Enyel...

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Braves punch playoff ticket as Harris, Acuña and Olson launch 2-run homers in 6-2 win over Astros

Michael Harris II, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson each hit a two-run homer as the Atlanta Braves clinched a playoff berth with a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 18 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves visit the Astros to open 3-game series

The Houston Astros start a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Friday

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Quality start in ninth loss Lambert (8-9) took the loss Saturday against the Rays, allowing three runs on six hits and no walks in six-plus innings. He struck out four.

Impact Lambert pounded the zone Saturday, throwing 62 of his 85 pitches for strikes before being chased in the seventh inning following a Liam Hicks double. The right-hander has now posted consecutive quality starts, and he's also given up three runs or fewer in 12 of his last 13 outings. He'll take a solid 3.71 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 141:56 K:BB over 145.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance against Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Postseason-bound Rays beat the Astros 3-2

Richie Palacios had a two-run single in fifth, Ian Seymour threw six strong innings and Nick Madrigal had a clutch sacrifice fly to help the postseason-bound Tampa Bay Rays beat th...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Rays face the Astros with 1-0 series lead

The Tampa Bay Rays lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Astros' Peter Lambert Was Better Than His Losing Line Suggests Houston Astros starting pitcher Peter Lambert was the tough-luck losing pitcher in Sunday’s game. But in reality, his performance was one of...

SEPTEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Settles down for quality start Lambert (8-8) took the loss against the Diamondbacks on Sunday, allowing three runs on seven hits and no walks in seven innings. He struck out six.

Impact Lambert gave up three runs across the second and third innings, but he was still able to hang in there for a quality start. It was his first quality start since July 22 versus Miami, and he's yielded two runs or fewer in 10 of his last 12. He'll bring a solid 3.67 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 137:56 K:BB over 139.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance against the Rays in pitcher-friendly Tampa Bay.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado's 2-run homer lifts the Diamondbacks past the Astros 3-2

Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Astros and Diamondbacks meet to determine series winner

The Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Javier stifles D-backs in encouraging start for Astros' rotation HOUSTON -- The Astros are desperately seeking consistent starting pitching beyond Hunter Brown, Hayden Wesneski and Peter Lambert. Could vet...

SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM

Poor control in no-decision Lambert did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing two runs on three hits, five walks and a hit-by-pitch over 4.2 innings against the White Sox. He struck out six.

Impact Lambert was done in by poor control, issuing six free passes as he departed at 104 pitches (60 strikes) without finishing five full frames. The 29-year-old struggled in August, posting an 0-2 record with a 5.76 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 31:17 K:BB across 29.2 innings (six starts) in the month. Lambert will take an 8-7 record with a 3.66 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 131:56 K:BB over 132.2 innings (24 starts) into his next outing, tentatively scheduled for Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Velázquez hits 2-run homer and Smith adds 2-run double as Astros surge past White Sox, 6-3

Nelson Velázquez hit a two-run homer and Cam Smith added a two-run double to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox in a series opener between American Lea...

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Astros take on the White Sox in first of 4-game series

The Houston Astros open a four-game series at home against the Chicago White Sox on Monday

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

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