Astros Smash Sox To Sweep Series And Stretch Streak

As catcher Connor Wong #12 of the Boston Red Sox looks away, Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros celebrates his three-run home run with teammates Yordan Alvarez #44, Pedro León #4 and Jose Altuve #27 during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on August 11, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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The Astros smashed the Red Sox 10-2 to sweep their three-game series from Fenway Park. Jeremy Pena blasted a two-run homer while Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez slugged solo shots. Hunter Brown got the win after giving up both runs and striking out nine batters over five-plus innings. The Astros have won five in-a-row and sit atop the AL West at 62-and-55. They travel to face the Tampa Bay Rays this evening. Left-hander Framber Valdez will start opposite Tampa Bay righty Taj Bradley.