It was the 20th postseason homer of Altuve's career, tying him with Derek Jeter for third on the MLB all-time list while also marking him as the fastest hitter to 20 home runs in the postseason. A two-run homer by Altuve off of Tanner Houck with two out in the bottom of the sixth tied the game, 3–3. The game stayed this way for the next few innings as both teams would use seven relievers. In the bottom of the frame, Sale left with two on and two out, relieved by Adam Ottavino. With two out in the top of the third, Yimi García relieved Houston starter Framber Valdez. A one-out walk by Xander Bogaerts, followed by a single and an error, gave Boston a 2–1 lead, and Hunter Renfroe then doubled to make it a 3–1 game. A leadoff home run by Kiké Hernández in the top of the third tied the game. In the bottom of the second, Houston loaded the bases with one out but did not score. The Astros scored a run in the bottom of the first José Altuve, who had drawn a leadoff walk, scored on a sacrifice fly by Yordan Álvarez. The Red Sox loaded the bases with two outs in the top of the first, but were unable to score. WP: Ryne Stanek (1–0) LP: Hansel Robles (0–1) Sv: Ryan Pressly (1)įramber Valdez of the Astros was matched up against Chris Sale of the Red Sox, but the game would soon turn into a bullpen affair. Octo7:09 pm ( CDT) at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas 73 ☏ (23 ☌), roof closed Team Game summaries Game 1 José Altuve had a home run and three RBIs in Game 1. was left off the ALCS roster due to a forearm injury. The Astros' ace starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. The seven games between the two clubs were played over the course of ten days (May 31 through June 9) and the Astros outscored the Red Sox by 17 runs. The Astros won the season series with the Red Sox, 5–2. The only other postseason meeting between the Astros and Red Sox came during the 2017 American League Division Series, which was won by Houston in four games. After his year long suspension ended, Cora was re-hired as the Red Sox' manager on November 6, 2020. ![]() Hinch, and veteran player Carlos Beltrán, were all suspended for a full season for their roles in the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal. Cora, along with general manager Jeff Luhnow, manager A. Red Sox manager Alex Cora was the Astros bench coach during their 2017 championship season. The series was a rematch of the 2018 ALCS, which was won by Boston in five games. This was the third playoff meeting between the Red Sox and Astros. When they competed in the National League (before 2013), they won one of four appearances in the National League Championship Series (NLCS). ![]() The Astros won two of their four prior ALCS appearances. This was the fifth consecutive ALCS appearance for the Astros, which was the first time a team had accomplished this feat since the 1991–1999 Atlanta Braves and the first in the AL since the 1971–1975 Oakland Athletics. In the American League Division Series, they defeated the Chicago White Sox in four games. The Houston Astros qualified for the postseason as the American League West division leaders, having won the division for the fourth time in five seasons. This was Boston's 12th appearance in the American League Championship Series (ALCS), having accrued a 6–5 record in prior appearances. They defeated the New York Yankees in the Wild Card Game, then defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in four games in the Division Series. The Boston Red Sox qualified for the postseason as the first wild card team in the American League. ![]() If you sign up for a service by clicking one of the links, we may earn a referral fee. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.Further information: American League Championship Series We recommend interesting sports viewing/streaming and betting opportunities. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. ![]() See operator site for Terms and Conditions. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Bet now! In Colorado and New Jersey, claim your 100% Deposit Match up to $250 now! 21+, see for Terms and Conditions.
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