Bregman HR helps Astros top Red Sox 5-3; go for sweep Sunday
The Houston Astros proved last October they can win at Fenway Park.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
5
Boston Red Sox
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Fenway Park · 36,684 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-6 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Benintendi singled to left, Swihart scored, Betts to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-3
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 5-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Bogaerts homered to left center (409 feet).
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
Gurriel hit sacrifice fly to right, Springer scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-1
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Maldonado homered to left (384 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Bregman homered to left (376 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 5-3
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Martinez grounded into double play, shortstop to second to first, Benintendi out at second.
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Advancing On Force 5-3
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Ground Out 5-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
Martinez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Benintendi singled to left, Swihart scored, Betts to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-3
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Advancing On Play 5-3
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Single 5-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Play Result 5-2
Swihart to third, Betts to second on wild pitch by Osuna.
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Wild Pitch 5-2
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Wild Pitch 5-2
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Benintendi batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Betts walked, Swihart to second.
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Advancing On Force 5-2
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Betts batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Bradley Jr. popped out to first.
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Pop Out 5-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Bradley Jr. batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Swihart singled to left.
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Single 5-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Swihart batting
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Play Result 5-2
Swihart hit for Vázquez.
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Play Result 5-2
Osuna relieved Pressly.
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Head to Head
HOU wins series 2-1
Injuries
Boston Red Sox
- Zack Kelly Out
- Romy Gonzalez Out
- Eli White Out
- Justin Slaten Out
- Triston Casas Out
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Lineups
ConfirmedBOS
Mookie BettsRF50
Andrew BenintendiLF23
J.D. MartinezDH28
Xander BogaertsSS2
Mitch Moreland1B18
Ian Kinsler2B3
Rafael Devers3B16
Christian VazquezC7
Jackie Bradley Jr.CF41
Substitutes
Blake SwihartPH57
HOU
George SpringerRF4
Jose Altuve2B27
Alex Bregman3B3
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Carlos CorreaSS1
Tyler WhiteDH16
Jake MarisnickCF94
Martin MaldonadoC15
Tony KempLF12
Substitutes
Marwin GonzalezDH14
Josh ReddickLF22
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