The Houston Astros lead the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in the ALCS and can clinch a World Series berth with a Game 6 win tonight at Minute Maid Park. After Boston took two of the first three, the Astros dominated Games 4 and 5, outscoring them 18-3. This series marks their third postseason meeting since 2017, with each team winning a series and then the World Series. A Red Sox win forces a Game 7 on Saturday.
This intense series is the third postseason clash between these two teams since 2017. The Astros defeated the Red Sox in the 2017 ALDS, while the Red Sox won the 2018 ALCS. Both teams went on to win the World Series in their respective winning years, making this matchup even more significant. A Red Sox victory tonight would force a decisive Game 7 on Saturday.
Tonight’s first pitch is at 8:08 PM Eastern Time, broadcast nationally on FS1.
Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox ALCS Game 6
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The pitching matchup features Nathan Eovaldi (11-9, 3.75 ERA) for the Red Sox against Luis Garcia (11-8, 3.48 ERA) for the Astros. Eovaldi won Game 2 but struggled in relief during Game 4, allowing four earned runs. Garcia had a tough Game 2 outing, giving up five earned runs in one inning. This Game 6 start is crucial for both pitchers, with Eovaldi aiming to keep the Red Sox’s hopes alive and Garcia seeking redemption. This pitching duel sets the stage for a high-stakes game in this pivotal ALCS matchup.