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Mookie Betts Hits His Postseason Groove at the Perfect Time

The Boston Red Sox drew even with the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series with a 7-5 win on Sunday at Fenway.

It wasn't all about Mookie Betts. But Betts played a starring role, and that's a big deal for Boston going forward.

Entering the game, Betts—the probable AL MVP—owned a .653 OPS with just two RBI in 52 career playoff plate appearances. Despite his considerable regular-season success, he'd yet to carve his October mark.

That changed in Game 2, as Betts went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a pair of runs scored.