Jackie Bradley Jrs grandslam leads Boston past Houston in game three
The Boston Red Sox have gained control of the MLB American League Championship Series by hitting two big homers to win Game 3.
Steve Pearce belted a tiebreaking, solo shot and Jackie Bradley Jr. added a grand slam that capped the scoring in the Red Sox's 8-2 victory over the Astros in Houston on Tuesday night.
The Bosox blew an early 2-0 lead before Pearce launched a sixth-inning blast off loser Joe Smith, one inning after Alex Bregman tied the game with an RBI double.
Bradley's home run completed a five-run eighth, one batter after pinch-hitter Mitch Moreland was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded.
Winning pitcher Nathan Eovaldi allowed two runs and six hits over six innings before four relievers finished the combined seven-hitter.
Dallas Keuchel kept the Astros close by holding Boston to a pair of runs and four hits over five frames of the 3-hour, 52-minute marathon.
Game 4 is Wednesday at Houston. Charlie Morton will start for the Astros against Rick Porcello.