The Boston Red Sox cannot go down two games to the World Champs or they are in major trouble and they know it. Justin Verlander was on his game last night in the 7-2 Astros victory and it won’t get any easier tonight for Boston because Houston will have Gerrit Cole tapping the rubber. Cole has been delivering all year, with a regular season record of 15-5, a 2.88 ERA, and he is 2-1 lifetime against the Red Sox with a 4.32 ERA, but is 0-1 in his career with a 5.73 ERA in two starts at Fenway. Boston is expected to counter with David Price. Price’s post-season track record is well documented and it is not good but this guy is a top shelf pitcher. Price was 16-7 in the regular season, with a 3.58 ERA, and Boston is 20-6 in his last 26 starts at Fenway. Price has pitched well against Houston in his career, with a record of 6-2 and an ERA of 2.69. If he pitches a gem tonight, which he is capable of doing, Boston heads to Houston with a split.
TONIGHT’S PICK: BOSTON RED SOX