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How to Watch Houston Astros and White Sox Opening Day, Channel, Stream and Lineup

The Houston Astros will host the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day. Here is how to watch all the action!
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How to Watch Houston Astros and White Sox Opening Day, Channel, Stream and Lineup
How to Watch Houston Astros and White Sox Opening Day, Channel, Stream and Lineup

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The Houston Astros will begin their 2023 MLB season on Thursday evening when they host the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day. It is a day long in the making after an eventful spring that included many of their players participating in the World Baseball Classic. 

Houston will be without Jose Altuve, Lance McCullers Jr. and Michael Brantley on Opening Day as all three will begin their seasons on the injured list. 

However, Framber Valdez, the new Astros ace after the departure of Justin Verlander, as well as Kyle Tucker and Yordan Álvarez are expected to lead the way. 

One also can't forget about third baseman Alex Bregman who is hoping to put together an MVP-caliber season. 

Thursday's game is scheduled to begin at 6:08 p.m. CT with Valdez slated to start.

The game will be shown live on ESPN as it is a nationally broadcast game. It can also be listened to on the radio at SportsTalk 790 or the MLB app. 

Here is the starting line up for the Astros on Thursday:

Jeremy Peña 6

Alex Bregman 5

Yordan Álvarez 7

Jose Abreu 3

Kyle Tucker 9

Yainer Diaz DH

Jake Meyers 8

Martin Maldonado 2

Mauricio Dubon 4

Valdez SP

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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