Lucas Giolito’s longest outing in four years propelled the Red Sox to a 6-1, sweep-completing win over Astros on Sunday afternoon. He stifled Houston’s lineup for eight innings, allowing one run and three hits. The lone blemish: a home run from Carlos Correa on a 92-mile-per-hour fastball left over the middle of the middle of the plate.

Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito tossed 8 innings and allowed just one run, three hits and one walk while striking out four. His velocity was down early but increased as the game

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck reacted to news on Sunday that he has to undergo Tommy John surgery.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the 2025 season, Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Saturday.

The righty went on the injured list in mid-May with a right flexor strain after going 0-3 with an 8.04 ERA in nine starts.

Of note, Bowden identified the Red Sox as the team “that asked for too much in trades,” citing multiple MLB general managers. That led to another undesirable superlative for Boston: “The fan base that heard crickets.”

The Red Sox are just a half-game back from the New York Yankees for the top AL Wild Card spot. It seemed like the Red Sox would be aggressive buyers at the trade deadline, especially after getting rid of Devers’ contract.