Lynn allowed six runs (five earned) on eight hits with six strikeouts and a walk in four innings. The right-hander hadn’t given up more than three runs in a start this season. The Astros used a four-run third inning Saturday to distance themselves and hand the Sox their third straight loss.
The Astros broke a 1-all tie when Michael Brantley knocked in Jose Altuve with a single in the third. Robel García had the key hit of the inning, driving in three with a double over the head of right fielder Leury García to make it 5-1.
Lynn exited after throwing 84 pitches.