Houston Astros beat Boston Red Sox 6-4 as Carlos Correa homered and drove in 3 runs
Carlos Correa homered and drove in 3 runs, while Mike Burrows worked 5 innings in the Houston Astros' win over the Boston Red Sox.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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The Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on April 1, 2026. Carlos Correa homered and drove in 3 runs, and Mike Burrows worked 5 innings, allowing 2 runs on 84 pitches.
Result and standings
The Houston Astros scored in 3 of 9 innings. Their largest inning was the 5th, when they scored 3 runs. The staff held the Boston Red Sox scoreless in 5 of 9 innings. The Houston Astros finished with 6 runs and a 2-run margin.
In the bottom of the 5th, Carlos Correa drove in 3 runs with a home run. The play put the Houston Astros ahead to stay, 5-2.
At the close of April 1, 2026, the Houston Astros were 5-2, 1st in the division.
At the plate
Carlos Correa went 1-for-4 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs. Christian Vázquez finished 1-for-4 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 1 RBI. Isaac Paredes had 1 hit in 3 at-bats with 1 run, 1 double, and 1 RBI.
Yordan Alvarez finished 2-for-3 with 2 runs and 1 double. Christian Walker had 1 hit in 4 at-bats with 1 RBI. Jose Altuve collected 1 hit across 4 at-bats with 1 run. The Houston Astros' 8 hits came from 7 batters. They also drew 2 walks. 4 hits went for extra bases.
On the mound
Mike Burrows worked 5 innings on 84 pitches, allowing 5 hits and 2 runs, walking 3 and striking out 6. Across 9 innings, the Houston Astros' staff threw 140 pitches, allowed 7 hits and 4 runs, issued 3 walks, and recorded 13 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.