BOSTON – The Houston Astros put on a hitting clinic to sweep the Boston Red Sox in a dominant fashion, winning 10-2 on Sunday at Fenway Park. The victory marked the Astros’ fifth straight win and continued their impressive run of success in Boston.

Key to the Astros’ victory was a five-run fifth inning, sparked by Alex Bregman’s three-run homer and Yordan Alvarez’s third homer in two games. Manager Joe Espada praised the team’s performance, highlighting the quality of at-bats throughout the series.

Jeremy Peña and Yainer Diaz also contributed to the offensive onslaught with a two-run homer and a two-run double respectively. The Astros now stand at a season-best seven games over .500 (62-55).

Boston suffered a blow early in the game when starter James Paxton strained his right calf in the opening inning. The Red Sox, who have now lost four straight games, struggled to contain the Astros’ powerful hitting display.

Astros’ pitcher Hunter Brown delivered a solid performance, striking out nine in 5 1/3 innings to secure the win.

With Bregman and Alvarez leading the charge, the Astros’ offense was relentless, with multiple players contributing to the scoring frenzy. The Astros now look ahead to a three-game series against Tampa Bay, with Framber Valdez set to start the opener.

In contrast, the Red Sox will regroup and turn their attention to their upcoming series against Texas, with Brayan Bello set to make his start on Monday. Their manager Alex Cora praised Alvarez’s performance, likening him to baseball greats David Ortiz and Aaron Judge.

Overall, the Astros’ dominant display in the sweep of the Red Sox underscored their championship credentials and continued their impressive run in Boston.

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