Tough Loss in a Tight Game Against the Red Sox
Hey Astros fans, what a rollercoaster of a game!
Our boys fought hard but unfortunately came up just short, losing to the Red Sox 6-5.Hot Start in the First Inning
The Red Sox came out swinging, putting up 3 runs early in the top of the 1st inning. However, our own Jose Altuve quickly got things moving for the 'Stros with a single, then stealing second and third. After Jeremy Peña hit a sacrifice fly to bring Altuve home, Jon Singleton launched a two-run homer to tie it up at 3-3!Grabbing the Lead in the 2nd
We took the lead in the bottom of the 2nd with Jake Meyers scoring off a sacrifice fly by Chas McCormick. Our defense held strong with some key strikeouts and popouts, giving us a 4-3 lead.Red Sox Claw Back
Despite our efforts, the Red Sox tied it up in the 4th and then took a 5-4 lead. Yainer Diaz kept our hopes alive with a 409-foot homer in the 5th to tie it back at 5-5!
Close but Outpaced in the 8th
After a few scoreless innings, the Red Sox's Jarren Duran homered in the 8th to take a 6-5 lead. We had our chances, especially when Peña reached second base, but we just couldn't bring him home.Final Attempt in the 9th
K. Jansen came in to pitch for the Red Sox, and despite our best efforts, including Victor Caratini stepping in as a pinch hitter, we couldn't generate the magic needed to pull ahead. The game ended with a final score of 6-5 in favor of the Red Sox.Looking Forward
Although it was a tough loss, there were some shining moments. Jose Altuve's aggressive baserunning and Jon Singleton's and Yainer Diaz's powerful homers show that we have the tools to bounce back. Let's regroup and come back stronger next game. Go Astros!
Scoreboard for Red Sox @ Astros (August 21st, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |