Astros Aim for Sweep Against Red Sox in Series Finale at Daikin Park

The Houston Astros are poised to complete a sweep of the Boston Red Sox in an afternoon showdown at Daikin Park. With a record of 4-2, the Astros will send right-handed pitcher Mike Burrows to the mound, a Waterford, CT native who grew up cheering for the Red Sox. He faces left-hander Garrett Crochet, as the teams clash in the finale of their seven-game homestand.

Burrows joined the Astros this offseason in a complex three-team trade that saw the team part ways with outfielder Jacob Melton and minor leaguer Anderson Brito. His performance this spring has been noteworthy, posting a stellar 1.50 ERA over five starts, allowing just a .200 batting average against while striking out 17 in 18 innings.

This matchup marks the first time the Astros will face Crochet since an August encounter last season, where they managed to score five runs off him in just four innings, resulting in a 7-6 victory. That outing was Crochet’s briefest of the 2025 season, and the Astros will look to capitalize on that previous success.

Currently riding a four-game winning streak, the Astros are eager to extend it to five, a mark they last achieved twice in June 2025. Only the Astros and Rangers share the distinction of active four-game winning streaks in the league as they head into this matchup.

With their 4-2 start, the Astros are enjoying their best beginning since matching that record in their first six games of 2022. A win today would not only solidify their momentum but also mark their best seven-game start since they opened the 2021 season at 6-1.

The Astros’ offense has been on fire, scoring eight or more runs in four consecutive games for the first time since July 2021. In their last four outings, they have amassed 37 runs, batting .319 with 14 doubles and six home runs. The franchise record for consecutive games scoring eight or more runs stands at five, a feat achieved only once in 2004.

Leading the league in runs, doubles, and total bases, the Astros are showcasing a powerful lineup. José Altuve leads the majors in runs scored, while Yordan Alvarez tops the league in total bases, and Christian Walker paces in doubles.

The game is set for Wednesday, April 1, at 1:10 p.m. CST at Daikin Park, with coverage available on Space City Home Network, streaming on SCHN+, and on the radio via KBME 790 AM & 94.5 FM HD2.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.