ALDS Game 1 Pitchers vs. Batters Matchups

Pitcher vs Batter Matchups for Game 1 of the ALDS!!! Eduardo Nunez is back, and batting 2nd.

Chris Sale vs Houston Astros in 6 starts (5-1 with a 1.31 ERA). Career at Minute Maid Park in 2 starts (1-1 with a 2.40 ERA)

Jose Altuve – 8 for 21 (.381 avg) Double, HR, 3 RBIs, 5 Ks

Carlos Beltran – 2 for 9 (.222 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, Walk, K

Alex Bregman —–

Juan Centeno – 0 for 1

Carlos Correa – 2 for 10 (.200 avg) 2 RBIs, 2 Ks

Derek Fisher —–

Evan Gattis – 2 for 9 (.222 avg) HR, RBI, 2 Ks

Marwin Gonzalez – 1 for 9 (.111 avg) RBI, 2 Ks

Yuli Gurriel —–

Cameron Maybin – 2 for 14 (.143 avg) RBI, 3 Ks

Brian McCann —–

Josh Reddick – 3 for 14 (.214 avg) Double, RBI, 4 Ks

George Springer – 3 for 12 (.250 avg) Double, 3 Ks

Tyler White – 0 for 4, 3 Ks

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Justin Verlander vs Boston Red Sox in 17 starts (5-5 with a 2.88 ERA). Career at Minute Maid Park in 8 starts (4-0 with a 2.82 ERA).

Andrew Benintendi – 1 for 7 (.143 avg) Triple, RBI, K

Mookie Betts – 0 for 13, 2 Walks, 2 Ks

Xander Bogaerts – 4 for 15 (.267 avg) 2 Doubles, 4 Ks

Jackie Bradley Jr – 1 for 7 (.143 avg) RBI, 2 Walks

Rajai Davis – 2 for 13 (.154 avg) Walk, 4 Ks

Rafael Devers —–

Brock Holt – 3 for 10 (.300 avg) 2 RBIs, 2 Walks

Sandy Leon – 2 for 9 (.222 avg) 3 Ks

Deven Marrero —–

Mitch Moreland – 10 for 29 (.345 avg) 6 Doubles, 6 RBIs, 3 Walks, 10 Ks

Eduardo Nunez – 5 for 15 (.333 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 RBIs, Walk, 2 Ks

Dustin Pedroia – 3 for 27 (.111 avg) 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, 3 Ks

Hanley Ramirez – 3 for 13 (.231 avg) Walk, K

Christian Vazquez —–
Key Matchups to Watch:

Jose Altuve vs. Chris Sale:

The Astros’ Second Baseman has had very solid success against the Red Sox ace. Despite his success, he’s never faced the postseason version of the ace.

Mookie Betts vs. Justin Verlander:

The Red Sox outfielder has had very little success against the former Tigers’ ace. Verlander has been fantastic since heading to Houston. In order for the Red Sox to have success today, Mookie MUST have a solid game.