Red Sox Sweep Astros in Dramatic Series Finale

On Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, the Boston Red Sox will attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Houston Astros. Right-hander Lucas Giolito will get the start for the Red Sox, while the Astros will send Framber Valdez to the mound.

The Red Sox made a change to their original pitching plans, as Dustin May, who was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, will now make his debut with Boston on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. This decision was made to allow Giolito to make his regular turn in the rotation.

Giolito has struggled against the Astros in his career, posting a 2-6 record with a 5.94 ERA in 53 innings over nine starts. However, the Red Sox are confident in his ability to lead them to a series sweep. Valdez, on the other hand, has had success against Boston, with a 3-1 record and a 1.96 ERA in five career games, including three starts.

Despite falling behind 2-0 in the first inning on Saturday, the Red Sox rallied to earn a 7-3 victory. Boston received home runs from Romy Gonzalez, Trevor Story, and Abraham Toro, showcasing their offensive firepower. The Astros have now lost seven of their last nine games and five of their last seven series.

"Coming back after that first inning, getting down quick, the belief was always there," said Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story. "We know the type of team we have. We've played from behind, we've played from ahead. We just feel like we're not out of any game and that's a great feeling to have."

The Red Sox's ability to overcome early deficits and their strong pitching performance have been key factors in their success against the Astros this series. As they look to complete the sweep on Sunday, the Red Sox will be aiming to continue their dominant run and solidify their position in the standings.