Astros vs Red Sox: Burrows Faces Childhood Team

On April 1st, the Houston Astros, sitting pretty at four wins and two losses, take on the 1-4 Boston Red Sox this afternoon at Dakin Park.

Gunning for a sweep in their series finale, its April 1st, 1-10pm Central Time, with right-hander Mike Burrow starting for Houston against Boston's lefty Garrett Crochet.

Burrows, a life-long Red Sox fan from Waterford, Connecticut, impressed in spring training with a 1.50 ERA over 18 innings.

The Astros are rolling on a four-game winning streak, chasing a fifth straight to match their season high from last year.

They've lit up the scoreboard with eight or more runs in four straight games for the first time since 2021, dropping 37 runs, while batting 319.

This marks the end of their 7-game home stand, and a win would give them their best 7-game start since 2021.

Fans are buzzing over Houston's explosive offense, leading the majors and runs at 39, doubles at 17, and total bases at 93.

They're tied for first and hits, and second in on base, plus slugging.

Standouts like Jose Altuve, topping the lead with seven runs, Jordan Alvarez with 19 total bases, and Christian Walker with five doubles are, carrying the load.

Meanwhile, the Astros already roughed up Crochet last August, tagging him for five runs and four innings during a 7-6 victory at home.

Burrows faces his childhood team for the first time in the Biggs, adding some extra spice.

If Houston seals this, they keep the momentum blazing into the next series, proving they're built for another deep run.

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