Game 1 of this series saw the Astros jump out to a 7-2 lead and hold on late for a 7-6 win. Chas McCormick smacked his first home run of the season and Ramon Urias hit his first since being traded to Houston to pace the attack. Alex Bregman went yard for the Sox in his first game back in Space City.

Garrett Crochet's Cy Young campaign continues, but even he needs run support. Look for Red Sox rising star Wilyer Abreu to deliver, per Neil Parker's Red Sox vs. Astros predictions for Monday, August 11,

Astros closer Josh Hader underwent testing on Monday after experiencing shoulder discomfort during a workout that left him available to pitch in Houston's 7-6 win against the Boston Red Sox ( box score ).

Josh Hader had reported that he "just did not feel right" and did not warm up in a one-run win over the Red Sox.