Sunday was one last tune-up, and the 101-62 Astros prevailed, 4-3, in Game No. 162. The Red Sox finished at 93-69 for the second consecutive season. Houston won the season series, 4-3. Both teams rested many of their regulars
Jose Altuve, a top candidate to win the AL's Most Valuable Player Award, went 0-for-2 but finished with a .346 average to win his third AL batting title.
Colin McHugh, trying to win a spot on the ALDS roster for the Astros, held the Red Sox to five hits and three runs over six innings. The righty walked one and struck out eight.