Fister set to face former team in must-win G3

Red Sox Game 3 starter Doug Fister talks about keeping the Red Sox in the series as they head to Boston down 0-2Game Date Time Matchup TV/Highlights Gm 1 Oct. 5 HOU 8, BOS 2 Watch Gm 2 Oct. 6 HOU 8, BOS 2 Watch Gm 3 Oct. 8 2:30 p.m. HOU @ BOS FS1 *Gm 4 Oct. 9 1 or 7 p.m. HOU @ BOS FS1 *Gm 5 Oct. 11 4 or 8 p.m. BOS @ HOU FS1 It's been an unlikely journey for Fister, who did not secure a contract until the pitching-starved Angels signed him to a Minor League deal in May. The veteran right-hander made three starts for the club's Triple-A affiliate before using the opt-out clause in his contract to request his release. That led him to the Red Sox, who claimed him off waivers in June and saw him go 5-9 with a 4.88 ERA over 90 1/3 innings in 18 appearances (15 starts) this season.

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