HOUSTON (AP) Mookie Betts showed off his defense and offense Friday night.
Betts nailed George Springer at the plate to end the sixth before giving the Red Sox the lead for good two innings later.
Betts hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, sending the Boston Red Sox over the Houston Astros 2-1.
”Home run came at a big time, but I think more fun, probably the throw,” Betts said. ”You don’t get those opportunities very much. For me to be successful that time, is definitely something I take pride in.”
Betts hit his team-leading 12th homer, and third in three games.