Astros Complete Sweep of Red Sox With Late Rally

Carlos Correa's three-run homer in the fifth inning proved to be the difference as Houston held off a late Boston comeback attempt.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:49am

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The Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 6-4 victory on Wednesday. Carlos Correa's three-run home run in the fifth inning broke a 2-2 tie and proved to be the decisive blow, despite late solo homers by the Red Sox in the eighth and ninth innings. Yordan Alvarez, Christian Vazquez, and Mike Burrows also contributed to the Astros' win, which extended their winning streak to five games.

Why it matters

The Astros' sweep of the Red Sox is an important early-season statement, as the two teams are expected to be contenders in the American League this year. The comeback victory also showcases the Astros' resilience and ability to win close games, which could pay dividends later in the season.

The details

The Red Sox jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first inning, but the Astros responded with two runs in the bottom half of the inning to take a 2-1 advantage. The score remained tied at 2-2 until the fifth inning, when Correa's three-run shot off Red Sox starter Garrett Crochet gave the Astros a 5-2 lead. The Red Sox tried to mount a late comeback with solo homers in the eighth and ninth innings, but they were unable to complete the rally.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • Correa's go-ahead home run came in the bottom of the fifth inning.
  • The Red Sox scored solo runs in the eighth and ninth innings to make it a 6-4 game.

The players

Carlos Correa

The Astros' star shortstop hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning to give Houston the lead for good.

Yordan Alvarez

The Astros' designated hitter went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored.

Christian Vazquez

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 two runs over five innings with six strikeouts.

Garrett Crochet

The Red Sox' starting pitcher took the loss, giving up five runs (four earned) in five innings of work.

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What they’re saying

“Carlos' home run was a huge momentum shift for us. It gave us the lead and really set the tone for the rest of the game.”

— Dusty Baker, Astros Manager

“We fought hard to the end, but we just couldn't overcome that big inning. We'll learn from this and come back stronger next time we face the Astros.”

— Alex Cora, Red Sox Manager

What’s next

The Astros will look to continue their hot start when they host the Los Angeles Angels for a three-game series beginning on Friday, April 4. The Red Sox, meanwhile, will try to bounce back as they head home to face the Toronto Blue Jays in a four-game set starting on Thursday, April 3.

The takeaway

This series sweep shows the Astros' ability to win close, high-stakes games against fellow AL contenders. The Red Sox' late comeback effort was admirable, but they ultimately couldn't overcome Houston's timely hitting and strong pitching. These two teams could be on a collision course for an October rematch.