CHICAGO - Two pitches put Jake Meyers in a position that has not portended success. White Sox starter Davis Martin threw him fastballs that drew a foul tip and a whiff, producing an 0-2 count. One strike stood between Martin and stranding two runners in Saturday's fourth inning with a two-run lead intact.

Jake Meyers tied a franchise record with 13 total bases to help the visiting Houston Astros to an 8-3 win against the Chicago White Sox in the second contest of their three-game series on Saturday afternoon.

Jake Meyers homered twice and set a career high with seven RBIs, helping the Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 8-3.