Game Updates
The Red Sox's bats came alive at Fenway Park on Saturday afternoon, powering Boston to a decisive 7-3 victory over the Astros behind a relentless offensive attack. Trevor Story delivered the knockout blow with a three-run homer in the fourth inning, capping a four-run frame that broke the game open. The shortstop finished with three RBI, while Romy Gonzalez and Abraham Toro each added two hits and a homer of their own, combining for five of Boston's seven runs. Despite Walker Buehler's shaky start—allowing nine hits and three runs in just 4⅓ innings—the Red Sox bullpen slammed the door, with Aroldis Chapman striking out the side in the ninth to seal the win.
Houston's offense never found its rhythm, stranding 10 runners and failing to capitalize on early opportunities. Christian Walker's two-run shot in the third briefly tied the game, but the Astros managed just one more run as their pitching unraveled. Colton Gordon was chased after four brutal innings, surrendering six runs on seven hits, while the bullpen couldn't contain Boston's momentum. The loss drops Houston further back in the playoff hunt, while the Red Sox—sparked by their resurgent lineup—look to carry this offensive surge into their next series.