The Boston Red Sox were their own worst enemy in a 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros. A game they expected to win with ace Chris Sale on the mound went off the rails behind a dismal defensive display.
All four of Houston’s runs crossed the plate against Sale yet only two were earned. Boston committed three errors in the game, two of which led directly to runs for the Astros.
A throwing error by first baseman Steve Pearce allowed Aledmys Diaz to score from second base for the first run of game.