BOSTON — First the Red Sox lost their grip on the American League Championship Series. Then they lost their series lead to the Houston Astros. Now they must rally for two wins at Minute Maid Park for the pennant.
J.D. Martinez expects to have fun.
“We’re going to Houston and we’ve got Nate on the mound, and I’m excited about it,” Martinez said, referring to Nathan Eovaldi, who won his start in Houston on Saturday. “I think it’s going to be a fun game — a fun last two games.”
Fun? It was a simple but refreshing choice of words from Martinez, Boston’s designated hitter, considering the circumstances.