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White Sox starter Sean Burke walked the first two Astros he saw last night, prompting a visit from pitching coach Zach Bove, who, according to what Burke told reporters after the game, said, “Look, let’s not go down this road again.” [quote from story today on team website] Bove was referencing the eight walks the 26-year old gave up in his previous start. Lo and behold, the tough love worked, and Burke pitched 5.2 innings of shutout ball. Sox 5 Astros 1. This Burke going back to good Burke is crucial to the Sox making the postseason. Ditto Colson Montgomery staying hot. Last night, Montgomery went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. Gotta like that. If only Munetaka Murakami could join in. Instead, it was another three strikeouts for the Sox first baseman. Murakami could use a night off, like the one Braden Montgomery received (Randal Grichuk driving in two in his place). Let’s see if the rest cure pays off tonight.