The Boston Red Sox appeared to be in some trouble after losing the first game of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park with ace Chris Sale on the mound.However http://www.angelsfanproshop.com/authentic-j.-c.-ramirez-jersey , that assessment turned out to be wrong, as the Red Sox have rebounded with two consecutive wins, including an 8-2 triumph in Game 3 in Houston. Jackie Bradley Jr., who had a bases-loaded double in Game 2 to key that victory, delivered a crushing blow when he hit a grand slam in the eighth inning off Houston closer Roberto Osuna.That blow took the air out of Minute Maid Park and allowed the visitors to breathe easier as they closed out the game without facing any troublesome situations."I was looking for a fastball from Osuna," Bradley told TBS' Lauren Shehadi. "I got a pitch I could handle and I put a good swing on it. Our guys did a great job that inning with hits by Bogey (Xander Bogaerts and (Rafael) Devers and a couple of hit batters, and that set up the whole thing." ScheduleGame 1: Astros 7,Red Sox 2Game 2: Red Sox 7, Astros 5Game 3: Red Sox 8, Astros 2; Red Sox lead Darin Erstad Jersey , 2-1Game 4: Red Sox at Astros; Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 8:39p.m. ET on TBSGame 5: Red Sox at Astros; Thursday, Oct. 18 at 8:09p.m. ET on TBS*Game 6: Astros at Red Sox; Saturday, Oct. 20 at 5:09p.m. ET on TBS*Game 7: Astros at Red Sox; Sunday, Oct. 21 at 7:39p.m. ET on TBS*if necessaryBoston Globe Sports BGlobeSportsNew from nickcafardo: What鈥檚 striking about Nathan Eovaldi is he鈥檚 truly calm on the mound. And he was cool for a gusty six innings in Game 3.quot;I was in some tough situations but I was able to get out of them. I try not to put added pressure on myself.quot;HugmteZtVf PAPeAiduubNathan Eovaldi and Dallas Keuchel both pitched impressively after rough starts. The Red Sox scored two runs in the top of the first inning, but Keuchel settled down after that and did not allow any more runs in his five innings.Eovaldi allowed one run in the bottom of the first and another in the fifth, but after Steve Pearce untied the game with a home run in the top of the sixth, Eovaldi shut the Astros down in the sixth.Relievers Ryan Brasier, Matt Barnes, Joe Kelly and Eduardo Rodriguez blanked the Astros in the final three innings.The Red Sox will try to push their advantage to 3-1 when they send Rick Porcello to the mound in Game 4. The Astros will counter with Charlie Morton.Porcello pitched the eighth inning in Game 2 http://www.angelsfanproshop.com/authentic-justin-upton-jersey , helping to get to closer Craig Kimbrel, and Porcello also pitched effectively against the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series.Morton has not pitched to this point in the postseason, but he was 15-3 in the regular season with a 3.13 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP.The Astros are minus-140 favorites (bet $140 to win $100) to win Game 4 and square the series, while the Red Sox are plus-120, per OddsShark.Charlie Morton will try to even the ALCS in Game 4 for the Astros.Patrick Semansky/Associated Press PredictionMorton is an excellent pitcher who came through in key situations in last year's postseason. However, he has not pitched since Sept. 30.Porcello has excelled as a starter and a reliever in two different series, and he should be prepared to start.Morton must get through the first couple of innings without giving up more than a run or two. That may be difficult, and the Astros can no longer be overly confident about their bullpen.There were a lot of questions about the Red Sox's strength in that area going into the ALCS. Boston's relievers have answered several key questions to this point, but closer Craig Kimbrel appears to have issues.He is their best reliever, but he has been shaky to this point.However Shohei Ohtani Jersey , Porcello has been on his game and should be again. Boston takes a tight game and takes a 3-1 lead in the series. Dylan Buell/Getty ImagesThe Miami Marlins traded slugger Justin Bour to Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for an unnamed minor league pitcher on Friday, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.The 30-year-old had an excellent season for the Marlins in 2017, ripping 25 home runs and 83 RBI. After slugging 38 homers and 124 RBI in 219 games between the 2015-16 seasons, Bour exploded last year, giving the team a reliable power source in the middle of the lineup.That earned Bour a spot in the Home Run Derby and the NL All-Star Game Final Vote, though Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was ultimately the fans' selection.This season, Bour is hitting .227 with 19 homers and 54 RBI.It's a bit surprising the Marlins ultimately dealt Bour, given he's arbitration-eligible through the 2020 season.On the other hand, they had a complete fire sale last offseason, and Bour's trade is simply the latest move in the organization's overhaul. Given the Marlins have struggled throughout the year Brandon Phillips Jersey , it was expected they would continued to be sellers.Ultimately, that made Bour expendable, and Philadelphia pounced, adding a solid power bat to the middle of its lineup. While it's a bit unclear where Bour will play, with Carlos Santana at first base and Rhys Hoskins in left field, the team added to its offensive options as it chases an NL East title and postseason berth.
