After an ugly start to this series, the Red Sox managed to take the final two games and salvage a split against the defending champs with Mookie Betts on the sidelines. I think that qualifies as a win. This game was a great all-around performance. They got contributions from up and down the lineup, with Andrew Benintendi, Mitch Moreland, Eduardo Núñez and Brock Holt (o/) all standing out. On the mound, Rick Porcello got into some trouble here and there but for the most part he was able to work his way out of jams.
Red Sox 9, Astros 3: A split is salvaged in Houston
