Boston Red Sox Win Game 5 to Advance to World Series

TLDRThe Boston Red Sox defeated the Houston Astros in Game 5 of the ALCS to win the series 4-1 and advance to the World Series. JD Martinez hit a home run in the second inning to give the Red Sox an early lead. David Price pitched a strong game, striking out 9 batters and allowing only 3 hits. Craig Kimbrel closed out the game with a save in the 9th inning. This is the Red Sox's fourth trip to the World Series in the past 15 years.

Key insights

🔴The Boston Red Sox won Game 5 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros.

⚾️JD Martinez hit a home run in the second inning to give the Red Sox an early lead.

🔥David Price pitched a strong game, striking out 9 batters and allowing only 3 hits.

💪Craig Kimbrel closed out the game with a save in the 9th inning.

🌍The Red Sox are headed to the World Series for the fourth time in the past 15 years.

Q&A

Who hit the home run for the Red Sox?

—JD Martinez hit a home run in the second inning.

How many strikeouts did David Price have?

—David Price had 9 strikeouts in the game.

Who closed out the game for the Red Sox?

—Craig Kimbrel closed out the game with a save in the 9th inning.

How many World Series appearances have the Red Sox made in the past 15 years?

—The Red Sox have made four World Series appearances in the past 15 years.

Who did the Red Sox defeat in the ALCS?

—The Red Sox defeated the Houston Astros in the ALCS.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The Boston Red Sox won Game 5 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros.

04:56JD Martinez hit a home run in the second inning to give the Red Sox an early lead.

12:14David Price pitched a strong game, striking out 9 batters and allowing only 3 hits.

15:00Craig Kimbrel closed out the game with a save in the 9th inning.

16:33The Red Sox are headed to the World Series for the fourth time in the past 15 years.

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