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Getting to know the Astros lineup

The Red Sox are going to have their hands full in this ALCS against the Astros, and that’s largely going to be because of a lineup that was statistically the best in baseball this season. Houston’s offense led the league in runs scored, batting average, on-base percentage, strikeout rate, and wRC+, while merely finishing third in slugging percentage. They go seven deep with hitters who can be considered anywhere from very good to elite, and really there is only one “break” in the lineup overall. Here’s a look at the individual hitters with whom Boston’s pitching staff will have to try and deal.