Red Sox Lose Second In A Row To Astros In Houston, 5-1
HOUSTON (AP) -- Luis Garcia threw a career-high seven innings, Jose Altuve homered and the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 for their third straight victory.
Garcia permitted one run and six hits, retiring 11 of 12 batters over one stretch. The right-hander struck out six and walked one in his fourth consecutive win.
Altuve led off the first with his eighth homer, a drive to left-center against Garrett Richards. It was Altuve's third leadoff homer this season.
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