The Houston Astros dominated the Boston Red Sox on Monday night, 8-1, powered by an offense firing on all cylinders.
Veteran Jose Altuve hit two home runs, going a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate while setting the tone atop the lineup. Yordan Alvarez, starting as the designated hitter, launched a home run and drove in two runs, anchoring the middle of the order. Rookie Brice Matthews also went deep, adding to Houston’s power surge, while Carlos Correa flashed his glove with a key defensive play in the infield.
Early in the season, the Astros’ offense has been led by a pair of heavy hitters. Altuve has gotten off to a scorching start, posting a .412 batting average and a 1.389 OPS with seven hits, six runs, and six walks. Alvarez is right on his heels, carrying a .333/.500/.722 slash line and a 1.222 OPS, per MLB.
Behind Lance McCullers Jr., the Astros bullpen continued to shine. Tyler Weiss threw two hitless innings, striking out three batters and bouncing back strong after allowing a home run in his major league debut. Combined with strong pitching and timely hitting, the Astros are showing early-season dominance. Isaac Paredes has had a quiet start to the season, going 3-for-16, though he remains a player to watch after offseason trade rumors linking him to Boston never came close to fruition.
Houston faces the Red Sox again as part of their seven-game homestand, and continuing their three-game winning streak will be key to sustaining early-season momentum.