After dropping Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, the Red Sox ripped off four wins in a row against the Astros — including three in Houston — to reach the World Series, defeating the defending champions in the process.
Across the landscape of sports media, reactions from columnists and pundits have tried to place the latest Red Sox achievement in context. Here’s what they’re saying after the Sox’ stunning win.
Rob Bradford, of WEEI, on the incentive provided by trolls
Before the ALCS began, Astros infielder Alex Bregman notoriously posted his own highlights from earlier this season against Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi on his Instagram story.