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Chicago White Sox (28-36) at Houston Astros (24-44), 7:15 p.m. (ET)

Houston rode a great performance by Erik Bedard as it collected a 2-1 decision on Friday despite 14 strikeouts by White Sox hurler Chris Sale.

Poor fielding and punchless hitting do in White Sox

But he was victimized by a lack of support on the field and at the plate, where journeyman left-hander Erik Bedard and relievers limited the Sox to six hits.

Bedard helps Astros to 2-1 win over White Sox

Bedard got into trouble in the second when he loaded the bases on a single by Wells with two outs, but he escaped the jam by striking out Tyler Flowers.

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Erik Bedard came out on top in a pitcher's duel and the Houston Astros were able to overcome 14 strikeouts from Chris Sale to take the opener of a four game set, 2-1, on Friday at Minute Maid Park.

Chicago White Sox (28-35) at Houston Astros (23-44), 8:10 p.m. (ET)

That may not be good news for Houston lefty Erik Bedard, who takes the ball for the Astros trying to bounce back from a horrific showing his last time out.

Houston Astros (22-41) at Kansas City Royals (27-32), 2:10 p.m. (ET)

Knocked around rather hard was Houston starter Erik Bedard, who was charged with all six runs on eight hits and three walks, striking out only two through 4 2/3 innings of work.

Santana gets 100th career victory as Royals rock the Astros

The Royals roughed up Houston starter Erik Bedard, 1-3, for six runs in 42/3 innings.

Houston Astros (22-40) at Kansas City Royals (26-32), 7:15 p.m. (ET)

Gunning for his second win in as many outings, Erik Bedard steps up to the mound for the Astros Saturday.

Last-place Astros complete 4-game sweep of Angels

Bedard (1-2) hadn't won in his last 11 starts dating to last season, but the veteran lefty gave up just five hits and a walk despite entering the night with a career 7.08 ERA at Angel Stadium.

Baltimore Orioles (32-25) at Houston Astros (21-37), 8:10 p.m. (ET)

Bedard held the Angels to a run in seven innings, while Wesley Wright, Josh Fields and Jose Veras combined to throw three shutout innings of relief.

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HOUSTON: Bedard helps Astros to 2-1 win over White Sox

The White Sox came up empty when Bedard struck out Alex Rios to end the inning.

The Royals win by a tenth of a second

Bedard also threw a first-pitch changeup to the second hitter, Alcides Escobar.

Ervin Santana gets 100th career win as Royals beat Astros 7-2

The Royals roughed up Houston starter Erik Bedard, 1-3, for six runs in 42/3 innings.

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The White Sox came up empty when Bedard struck out Alex Rios to end the inning.

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Bedard is 63-64 lifetime in nine seasons with Baltimore, Seattle, Boston and Pittsburgh.