Astros Sweep Red Sox With A 6-4 Win At Minute Maid Park

Carlos Correa's three-run homer leads Houston to fifth straight victory as Boston's struggles continue.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:05am

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The Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 6-4 win at Minute Maid Park. Carlos Correa hit a key three-run homer in the fifth inning to give the Astros the lead, while Christian Vázquez added a solo shot. The win extends Houston's winning streak to five games, while the Red Sox have now lost five straight since their opening day victory.

Why it matters

The Astros' sweep of the Red Sox showcases their strong start to the season and ability to win close games, while Boston's struggles highlight the challenges they are facing early on. This series could have implications for the playoff race later in the year.

The details

Houston starter Mike Burrows (1-1) earned the win, allowing five hits and two runs in five innings. Pinch-hitter Roman Anthony homered in the ninth to get the Red Sox within two runs, but Bryan Abreu struck out the next three batters to record his first save. Garrett Crochet (1-1) took the loss for Boston, giving up six hits and five runs in five innings.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • It was the third and final game of a three-game series between the Astros and Red Sox.
  • The Astros' win streak is now at five games, while the Red Sox have lost five straight.

The players

Carlos Correa

The Astros' star shortstop hit a key three-run homer in the fifth inning to give Houston the lead.

Christian Vázquez

The Astros' catcher hit a solo home run in the seventh inning to extend Houston's lead.

Mike Burrows

The Astros' starting pitcher earned the win, allowing five hits and two runs in five innings.

Garrett Crochet

The Red Sox's starting pitcher took the loss, giving up six hits and five runs in five innings.

Roman Anthony

The Red Sox's pinch-hitter hit a solo home run in the ninth inning to get Boston within two runs.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same intensity and focus that we've shown in this series. These wins are crucial as we look to build momentum and make a push for the playoffs.”

— Carlos Correa, Astros Shortstop

“It's been a tough stretch, but we have to keep our heads up and find a way to turn things around. We have the talent to compete with anyone in this league, we just need to execute better as a team.”

— Garrett Crochet, Red Sox Pitcher

What’s next

Both teams have Thursday off before the Red Sox open a series against the Padres on Friday night, while the Astros begin a series with the Athletics in Sacramento.

The takeaway

The Astros' sweep of the Red Sox demonstrates their ability to win close games and build momentum, while Boston's struggles highlight the challenges they are facing early in the season. This series could have significant implications for the AL playoff race down the road.