With this best-of-seven now tied at one game apiece, the American League Championship Series heads to Houston on Tuesday for Game 3. The Astros were able to steal the first game on the road with an impressive 7-2 victory over Boston’s Ace, Chis Sale. And while the Red Sox were able to bounce back in Game 2 to secure a split in the first two games, the pressure continues to be on Boston to steal a game back from the Astros at Minute Maid Park.
Sunday night marked the first loss of the Houston Astros’ postseason, as they failed to mount a comeback and ultimately fell 7-5 at Fenway Park. That loss was the result of a clutch bases-loaded double by centerfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. At the time, the Red Sox were trailing by two runs, but with one swing of the bat, Bradley Jr. put Boston up for good.
Houston hung around the entire game, as Garret Cole pitched six innings and held the Astros close into the late innings. Ultimately, the Red Sox bullpen refused to let the lead slip away despite a ninth inning push by the Astros. These clubs will reconvene on Tuesday at 5:09 PM ET and you don’t want to miss this epic battle.
