Astros and Red Sox Face Off in Crucial Series Opener

Houston aims to extend its division lead while Boston fights to stay in Wild Card contention.

Astros have won nine of their last ten games, solidifying their lead in the AL West.
Red Sox are 3.5 games back in the Wild Card race, with a 4-6 record in their last ten games.
Houston's Yusei Kikuchi has been strong since joining the team, with a 2-0 record and 2.20 ERA in three starts.
Boston's Tanner Houck, despite a solid season, is winless in his last five starts.
Both teams have key players returning from injury, potentially impacting the series outcome.