Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco throws against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Houston Astros' Jeremy Peña (3) is forced out at second base as Boston Red Sox shortstop David Hamilton, right, throws to first base to turn a double play against Zach Dezenzo during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz, left, reacts after Boston Red Sox's Rafael Devers struck out swinging with the bases loaded to end the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck reacts after getting the groundout against Houston Astros' Yainer Diaz to end the top of the fifth inning with bases loaded during a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman catches a popout by Boston Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Houston Astros' Yainer Diaz hits a two-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Houston Astros' Jake Meyers (6) is safe at third base with a triple as Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers gets the late throw during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)