The ALCS hit the road tied at one game apiece. The Astros stole a win at Fenway in Game 1, and the Red Sox returned the favor Tuesday night in Houston. Game 3 was evenly matched early on: Houston’s Dallas Keuchel allowed two runs on four hits and two walks in five innings, and Boston’s Nathan Eovaldi allowed the same on six hits and two walks in six. The Astros’ bullpen couldn’t hold it, though. In the sixth inning, Joe Smith allowed a solo homer to Steve Pearce, and in the eighth, Roberto Osuna broke down entirely. Here are three thoughts on Boston’s 8-2 win:
Had José Altuve been fully healthy, Tony Kemp probably wouldn’t have been out in left field for Game 3.