It was another long, back and forth affair for the Astros on Friday night, as neither starting pitcher finished the third inning, each team used most of their bullpen, and the lead changed multiple times.
Both starters in the game, Framber Valdez and Chris Sale, struggled with command, allowing both teams to generate some early offense. Red Sox center fielder Kiké Hernandez started what would become a big night with a leadoff single in the first which Valdez was able to erase with a double play ball, but the inning quickly turned back into a scoring threat when the next three hitters reached.