Red Sox HOT Streak! Can They Sweep the Astros Today?
Red Sox Aim for Series Sweep Against Astros!
The Boston Red Sox are on a roll! After a shaky start post-All-Star break, they've found their stride, winning four straight and six of their last seven games. Boston has surged into second place in the AL East, surpassing the Yankees for both that spot and the first wild card position in the American League.
Today, they have a chance to complete a series sweep against the Houston Astros. Friday saw a dramatic Roman Anthony walk-off victory, followed by home runs from Romy Gonzalez, Trevor Story, and Abraham Toro on Saturday.
Pitching Matchup:
- Red Sox: Lucas Giolito (7-2, 3.80 ERA) will take the mound. Giolito has been a revelation, turning his season around with a strong performance against the Twins on Tuesday. Since a disastrous start against the Angels on June 4th that ballooned his ERA to 6.42, Giolito is 6-1 with a 2.17 ERA over his last nine starts.
- Astros: Framber Valdez (11-4, 2.62 ERA) will try to prevent the sweep. Valdez is having another excellent season for Houston.
Key Players to Watch
Keep an eye on these players today:
- Astros: Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, Jeremy Peña
- Red Sox: Romy Gonzalez, Trevor Story, Roman Anthony
The first pitch is scheduled for 11:35 a.m. ET. Tune in to see if the Red Sox can continue their winning streak!
Starting Lineups
Astros: Peña SS, Altuve DH, Sanchez RF, Correa 3B, Walker 1B, Diaz C, Trammell CF, Dubon LF, Urias 2B
Red Sox: Refsnyder DH, Bregman 3B, Anthony LF, Gonzalez 2B, Story SS, Rafaela CF, Toro 1B, Abreu RF, Wong C