Houston Astros routs Boston Red Sox 9-2
Game Summary
Houston Astros cruised to a blowout victory over Boston Red Sox, 9-2. The game tilted early and never looked back.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 5th. Houston Astros pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Ceddanne Rafaela led Boston Red Sox's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Boston Red Sox reliever Jovani Morán threw 2.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Cam Smith led Houston Astros's offense, going 2-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Houston Astros starter Hunter Brown threw 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 8 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Boston Red Sox starter Brayan Bello: 4.2 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 2 K, 3 BB (92 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 3.3 IP, 3 ER, 4 K (ERA 8.10).
Houston Astros starter Hunter Brown: 6.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 8 K, 2 BB (78 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 1.33 reflects dominant strikeout stuff. Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K (ERA 3.00).
Hitting Analysis
Boston Red Sox: 4 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.129). Includes 1 HR.
Houston Astros: 7 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.259). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Christian Walker (2-for-4, 2 RBI), Cam Smith (2-for-3, 1 HR).