FOX Bet Super 6 ALCS Game 3: Win $10,000 of Big Papi's money for free
By Kevin Cooney
Special to FOX Sports
Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday was a demonstration of the power the Boston Red Sox can flex in their lineup.
The grand slams by J.D. Martinez and Rafael Devers in the first two innings, followed by Kiké Hernandez's solo shot in the fourth, gave the Red Sox a 9-5 win and evened the series before it moved back to Boston for Game 3 on Monday (7:30 p.m., FS1).
If the Houston Astros are going to grab control of the series, they will need a better effort from their pitching staff. Houston did not get any length from its Game 1 and Game 2 starters, Framber Valdez and Luis Garcia. If the bullpen gets taxed again in Game 3, this series might not return to Texas for Game 6.
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Here are the questions for Game 3, along with some quick thoughts and a prediction on each answer.
Which player will hit the first home run for the Astros?
J.D. Martinez, Xander Bogaerts, Hunter Renfroe, Alex Verdugo, Kiké Hernandez, other/no HR
The biggest blow of this series could end up being Martinez’s grand slam, which seemed to end Game 2 before the Astros saw the plate.
Yet it is almost impossible to go against the hottest hitter on the planet right now in Hernandez, who continues to be scorching. Prediction: Hernandez
Which team will throw the most strikeouts, and how many will it have?
Astros, Red Sox or tie, with ranges from one to 13-plus
The Astros are making more contact than the Red Sox in this series. Boston’s pitchers struck out 14 hitters in the first two games, while Houston's pitchers got 22 of 54 outs via strikeouts. Prediction: Astros, 11
Which team will have the most hits, and how many will it have?
Astros, Red Sox or tie, with ranges from one to 13-plus
These AL playoffs have been typified by early exits from starters, who just aren't getting a lot of innings. If that's the case again in Game 3, both tired bullpens will be asked to do a lot, and that’s when hit numbers could rise. Prediction: Astros, 11 hits
Which team will have the most runners left on base, and how many will it have?
Astros, Red Sox or tie, with ranges from one to 17-plus
Boston’s early offensive explosion in Game 2 seemed to change the entire flow of the game for both sides. The Red Sox's bats seemed less productive later in the game, so the number of runners left on base went down.
If you expect a better pitched game for Houston by Jose Urquidy in Game 3, then there’s a chance Boston’s LOB numbers go up from six. Prediction: Red Sox, 7-8
Which team will have the most extra-base hits, and how many will it have?
Astros, Red Sox or tie, with ranges from one to nine-plus
Boston has doubled up the Astros in this category so far. The Red Sox have 10 extra-base hits through two games, with five doubles and five homers. The Astros have four homers and one double.
With the series moving to Fenway, the big alley in right-center could help that number rise. Prediction: Red Sox, 5
Which team will win, and by how many runs?
Astros or Red Sox, with ranges from one to nine-plus
The Red Sox at home are pretty incredible — 3-0 against the Rays and Yankees after going 49-32 at Fenway during the regular season. Houston was a respectable 44-37 on the road during the regular season and split the two games in Chicago in the ALDS. Boston’s playoffs have followed a familiar pattern. This one should as well. Prediction: Red Sox by 3
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