Nathan Eovaldi / Luis Garcia
In 2018, the Red Sox lost ALCS Game 1 to the Astros. Then they went 4-0 against the Astros and 4-1 against the Dodgers.
In 2013, the Red Sox lost ALCS Game 1 to the Tigers. Then they went 4-1 against the Tigers and 4-2 against the Cardinals.
In 2004, the Red Sox lost ALCS Game 1, ALCS Game 2, and ALCS Game 3 to the Yankees. Then they went 4-0 against the Yankees and 4-0 against the Cardinals.
I think we have the Astros right where we want them.