The Red Sox are one of the more surprising teams in baseball, but have struggled with the consistency needed to crack the upper echelon of the AL power structure. Despite trailing the whole game, the Astros flexed their muscles late and cemented themselves as baseball’s hottest team.
Yainer Diaz ($4,600; 19 FPTS) proved the ultimate difference maker, crushing a first-pitch cutter from Kenley Jansen to win the game for Houston. The catcher was uber-aggressive all night and came through for his club in the most critical moment.
Yordan Álvarez ($6,000; 13 FPTS) was a constant source of offense, reaching base four times and collecting a trio of hits.
Recently acquired Yusei Kikuchi ($8,500; 18.55 FPTS) took the bump for the home side, punching out seven across five-and-two-thirds innings.
Despite his recent off-the-field antics, Jarren Duran ($5,800; 14 FPTS) continued being Boston’s most feared batter. The All-Star Game MVP socked an outside heater for a first-inning leadoff home run.
Masataka Yoshida ($4,300; 16 FPTS) continued his scorching stretch when he came off the bench and launched a two-run shot in the sixth.
The Astros moved to 68-56 and continue to build a lead over the reeling Mariners in the AL West.
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