Red Sox 6, Astros 1: Sox send ‘stros into orbit in weekend sweep

Who knew the Red Sox might catch among the best pitchers in baseball in an absolute meltdown?

This sport was outlined by pitching, and Lucas Giolito made just one actual mistake. After giving up a solo blast to Carlos Correa, he settled down and tossed a masterclass. The bullpen in all probability owes him a steak and a bottle of wine after giving them an excessive quantity of reduction from yesterday’s utilization.

On the opposite finish, I assumed Framber Valdez was going to fully shut down the Sox and it might be as much as the bullpen if they might do something. In 5 profession begins coming into this one, Valdez had a 1.96 ERA. Yeah, because it seems, one body with 4 hits, a stroll, a balk, two wild pitches, a bunt error, and two separate mound visits is as tough a one as Valdez might get, to the delight of Bostonians. Apparently infield hits infuriate Valdez and he positive appeared rattled with the quantity of small ball that labored out in that inning. You possibly can see the gears turning for the Purple Sox, making an attempt for bunts, Rafaela’s swinging bunt, Wilyer’s that obtained previous Valdez that frankly ought to have been playable, it was 4D chess.

I even have to present credit score to the protection, particularly Alex Bregman who made some spectacular deep throws from the new nook.

I’d have been pleased with a 1-2 weekend towards a primary place workforce. To brush them feels actually discombobulating in a great way. Simply completely subverting my expectations. Let’s see how lengthy they will hold the experience going for.

Three Studs

Lucas Giolito (8.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 Ks)

Gio and Bello have actually grow to be a terrific 2-3 punch round Crochet and at present was no completely different.

Ceddanne Rafaela (3-for-3, BB, 1 RBI)

He doesn’t want energy on a regular basis, and his contact hitting and velocity proved to be a distinction maker.

Trevor Story (2-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 Ok)

As Story goes, the Sox go, we are saying for the nth time in 2025. He’s had probably the most RBI within the Majors since June 1st.

Three Duds

Connor Wong (0-for-2, 1 RBI)

I do know he had the sac fly, however his offense is absolutely non existent.

Romy Gonzalez (0-for-3, 1 R, 1 BB, 2 Ok)

He had a slick defensive play, simply not his day on the dish even with a stroll.

Wilyer Abreu (0-for-2, 1 R, 1 RBI)

I believe Wilyer obtained SO fortunate with Valdez’ error. He’s in just a little little bit of a chilly streak.

Play of the Sport

I don’t assume there was anybody play that outlined the sport, however this one inning was clearly the distinction maker.