Domonic Brown hit a home run and Ian Kennedy pitched 8 solid innings but Mike Foltynewicz surrendered the game-winning run in the 11th inning as Boston took game one on Friday, 3-2.

Kennedy allowed 2 runs on 5 hits with 3 strikeouts and 2 walks.

Powered by Charlie Barbour's 3-run homer in the 2nd inning, Houston bounced back for a 4-2 win in game 2.

Scott Kazmir notched his second win of the year, pitching 6 innings and allowing 2 runs on 6 hits with 6 Ks and 2 walks. Jesse Crain recorded his 6th save of 2016, closing the for in the ninth.

Carlos Correa homered in the finale but shaky pitching donned the Astros as the Red Sox took the rubber match of the series, 9-6.

Asher Wojciechowski fell to 0-1, after giving up 6 runs on 7 hits with 6 strikeouts and 4 bases on balls.

The Astros troubling start at Minute Maid Park has their record at home now sitting at 3-7.

Houston will hit the road for 6 games with 3 in Seattle, 3 in Oakland and a day off in between.

BOS 3-8-0 F/11
HOU 2-6-0

BOS 2-8-0
HOU 4-7-0

BOS 9-11-0
HOU 6-14-2




AL WEST STANDINGS through Sunday, April 23, 2016

Mariners 14-4
Astros 11-8
Athletics 11-8
Angels 9-10
Rangers 8-12