There’s no shortage of firepower on either side as the Red Sox and Astros meet in the American League Championship Series.
Here’s a closer look at some key players for each team.
Red Sox
Chris Sale
Sale’s career ERA in the regular season is 3.03. In the postseason, it’s 7.27. In his lone start in these playoffs, he allowed five earned runs in one inning against the Rays.
Friday is a chance for Sale to get back on track, and he’ll try to do so against a particularly potent lineup. This will be his first start against Houston since 2019.