Chris Sale has a chance for redemption as today’s Game 5 starter, but he could also add to his legacy of playoff struggles and put Boston in a deep hole.
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Astros score seven in ninth to beat Red Sox, even ALCS
Jose Altuve ties it with a homer in the eighth, before Houston explodes in the ninth to beat Boston, 9-2.
Red Sox slam Astros again in a 12-3 win for 2-1 series lead
Kyle Schwarber hits a second-inning grand slam – Boston’s third in two games – as the Red Sox rout the Astros.
Tom Caron: It’s a bad idea to tick off these Red Sox
Alex Cora’s team doesn’t take slights from opponents lightly, as they’ve proven time and again during the playoffs.
Tom Caron: It’s a bad idea to tick off these Red Sox
Alex Cora’s team doesn’t take slights from opponents lightly, as they’ve proven time and again during the playoffs.
Red Sox counting on Rodriguez as ALCS returns to Boston
Eduardo Rodriguez is chosen to start Game 3 on Monday against Houston, with the series tied at a game apiece.
Red Sox hit two grand slams, beat Astros in Game 2 to even ALCS
Boston opens a big early lead as the first team with two grand slams in a playoff game and now goes back to Fenway Park for Game 3 after a 9-5 win.
MLB notebook: Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. not on Astros roster for ALCS
McCullers left his last start in the ALDS with forearm tightness and will not pitch against the Red Sox.
Red Sox pick Sale to start Game 1 of ALCS
Chris Sale will pitch Friday against the Astros, and Nathan Eovaldi is scheduled to start Game 2 on Saturday.
ALCS: Cora gives no clues to Red Sox pitching rotation
It is expected Nathan Eovaldi will start Game 1 for Boston, and all except the first two starters will be in the bullpen.