Astros Down Red Sox for 4th Straight Win After 0-2 Start

Houston's Hunter Brown strikes out 8 in 6 innings to lead team to victory.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:35am

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The Houston Astros extended their winning streak to four games with a 9-2 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. Astros pitcher Hunter Brown allowed just one run and struck out 8 in 6 innings, while Yordan Alvarez and Cam Smith hit solo home runs to power the Astros' offense.

Why it matters

The Astros' strong start to the season after an 0-2 beginning is an encouraging sign for the defending World Series champions, while the Red Sox continue to struggle with their fourth straight loss.

The details

Hunter Brown earned the win for the Astros, allowing just 1 run on 1 hit with 8 strikeouts in 6 innings. Yordan Alvarez and Cam Smith hit solo homers, and Carlos Correa, Christian Walker, and Alvarez each had 2 hits and 2 RBIs in the victory. Boston starter Brayan Bello gave up 6 runs (5 earned) in 4.2 innings of work.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • It was the second game of a 3-game series between the Astros and Red Sox.

The players

Hunter Brown

The Astros' starting pitcher who earned the win, allowing 1 run on 1 hit with 8 strikeouts in 6 innings.

Yordan Alvarez

The Astros' slugger who hit a solo home run as part of a 2-hit, 2-RBI performance.

Cam Smith

The Astros' outfielder who also hit a solo home run in the win.

Brayan Bello

The Red Sox starting pitcher who took the loss, allowing 6 runs (5 earned) in 4.2 innings.

Ceddanne Rafaela

The Red Sox outfielder who hit a solo home run in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We've really started to find our groove after a tough start to the season. The pitching and hitting have been clicking, and we're playing with a lot of confidence right now.”

— Carlos Correa, Astros Shortstop

What’s next

The Astros and Red Sox will play the final game of their 3-game series on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.

The takeaway

The Astros have bounced back impressively from their 0-2 start to the season, winning 4 straight games behind strong pitching and timely hitting. Meanwhile, the Red Sox continue to struggle, having now lost 4 games in a row.