The Astros took full advantage of the team with worst batting average and ERA in the Major Leagues over the weekend, sweeping 4 games from the Red Sox in Boston.

George Springer homered to right in the opener and Jarred Cosart notched his 4th win. Cosart pitched 7 innings, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits with 5 Ks and a walk. Darin Downs closed things out for the first save of his career.

Chris Carter went deep in game 2 and Ian Kennedy improved to 4-1. Kennedy lasted 7 innings, surrendering 1 run on 5 hits while striking out 9. Jesse Crain recorded save number 12.

Springer and Dexter Fowler each hit home runs on Saturday as the Astros overcame a 4-3 deficit with the 8th inning solo shots.

Scott Kazmir earned his 5th win, pitching 7 innings and allowing 4 runs on 7 hits. Kazmir struck out 8 and walked 1. Jesse Crain allowed a hit and a walk in the 9th but held on for his 13th save.

Houston scored 11 runs in the first 3 innings on Sunday, en route to a 12-3 win.

Jose Altuve hit a pair of long balls and Charlie Barbour added a 3-run shot of his own to fuel the offense.

Mike Foltynewicz allowed 2 runs on 5 hits with 5 strikeouts and a walk in 6 innings on the mound for his 2nd win.

After taking Monday off, the Astros will play 3 in Chicago against the White Sox, before returning home for 6 games.

HOU 6-10-1
BOS 3-7-0

HOU 4-11-0
BOS 1-5-0

HOU 5-10-0
BOS 4-9-0

HOU 12-17-0
BOS 3-8-2