The Boston Red Sox have defeated Houston Astros 4-1 to win their first AL pennant since 2013. The Red Sox vanquished the defending World Series champions in five games sweeping the Astros at Minute Maid Park.
David Price pitched six scoreless innings earning his first ever post-season win. J.D. Martinez and Rafael Devers provided the offense with a solo and a three run home run, respectively. I must admit I got nervous when Craig Kimbrel got the ball in the 9th after a shaky post-season. But Kimbrel picked the right time for his best post-season outing.
Red Sox centerfielder Jackie Bradley, Jr. was named ALCS MVP. Despite hitting .200 (3 for 15), Bradley made hits count blasting two home runs with 9 RBI.
First year Red Sox manager Alex Cora who led his team to a franchise record 108 wins during the regular season becomes the first Puerto Rican born skipper to lead his team to the Fall Classic.
Game 1 of the World Series commences on Tuesday night at Fenway Park against either the Los Angeles Dodgers or the Milwaukee Brewers. The Dodgers currently own a 3-2 lead in the NLCS and could win back to back NL pennants with a victory tomorrow night in Milwaukee. If the Red Sox face the Dodgers it will be the first time the two teams have faced one another in the World Series since 1916.
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