Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez (44) tosses his bat after striking out with the bases loaded in front of Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong, left, ending the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena, left, is caught stealing and is out on the tag by Boston Red Sox shortstop Ceddanne Rafaela, right, during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Boston Red Sox' Jarren Duran, left, and Connor Wong, right, celebrate Wong's score on an RBI double by Ceddanne Rafaela against the Houston Astros during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Cooper Criswell throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Houston Astros designated hitter Alex Bregman, left, and third base coach Gary Pettis (8) celebrate Bregman's home run against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)