Jose Altuve has a gigantic game, hitting three homers, to lead the Astros to an 8 – 2 win over the Red Sox in Game 1 of their Division Series. Justin Verlander continues his excellent work since having been acquired in a trade on August 31st by notching the win with six solid innings of work, while Chris Sale is hit hard in getting saddled with the loss.

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On October 5, 2017 — Jose Altuve has a gigantic game, hitting three homers, to lead the Astros to an 8 – 2 win over the Red Sox in Game 1 of their Division Series. Justin Verlander continues his excellent work since having been acquired in a trade on August 31st by notching the win with six solid innings of work, while Chris Sale is hit hard in getting saddled with the loss.

 

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