Chicago White Sox’s Luis Robert Jr. did not play in a couple of games last week, spending time in the cages as he worked on adjustments.

Luis Robert Jr. homered, Shane Smith pitched six effective innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 4-2. Edgar Quero had two RBIs as last-place Chicago won for the fourth time in

Robert’s play] was significant on both ends,’’ manager Will Venable said. ‘‘Great to see him drive the ball a couple of times. Obviously, really big plays in the outfield.’’