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Houston Astros
vs
Boston Red Sox
Today's Featured Sports Pick

Game Date:
05/13/2016
7:10pm EST

Lines:
Houston +1.5
Boston -1.5

Total:
Over 9 (-123)
Under 9 (+111)

Community Picks: Houston Astros 0% vs Boston Red Sox 0%

Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox Thread

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Houston Astros
Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we'll look at the top performers of the night, show you a must-see highlight and rundown the scoreboard. First, we start with a game you need to know about. The Los Angeles Dodgers jumped out to an early lead and Clayton Kershaw took over from there. When Kershaw took the mound in the bottom of the first inning Thursday night, the Dodgers were already up 4-0 after pelting New York Mets starter Bartolo Colon for four runs, including a three-run home run by Yasmani Grandal. That was more than enough for Kershaw. Chase Utley's solo shot in the second would have been enough. Kershaw pitched a complete game shutout, allowing three hits and one walk and striking out 13 in a 5-0 win for the Dodgers. Juan Lagares was the only player not to strike out for the Mets, and that includes the two pinch-hitters who went to the plate. For most pitchers, that would most likely be a career-best outing. For Kershaw, it was the latest in what's been an incredible early-season run. A three-time NL Cy Young award winner and former MVP, Kershaw continues to add to his lofty resume. The Dodgers left-hander has made five straight starts with 10 or more strikeouts and one or zero walks, which is a major-league record. He has 77 strikeouts compared to four walks this season and a 1.74 ERA. That's four walks in eight starts, which is absurd. Thursday's victory improved Kershaw's record to 5-1 and it was his 65th win at Dodger Stadium, passing Don Drysdale for fifth on the all-time Dodger Stadium wins list. Fernando Valenzuela (69), Orel Hershisher (76) and Claude Osteen (79) are next on that list for Kershaw to catch while Don Sutton is on top with 126 wins. Kershaw showed again with his gem against the Mets that when he's on the game, there's nobody better in baseball. TOP PERFORMERS David Price: Price looked like his Cy Young caliber self, striking out 12 over 6 2/3 innings in the Boston Red Sox’s 11-1 win over the Houston Astros. That’s one way to quell concerns about the uneven start to his Red Sox career. There are no concerns about Boston’s offence, as they scored more than 10 runs for the fourth straight game, eight of them coming against reigning AL Cy Young award winner Dallas Keuchel. Odubell Herrera: The Philadelphia Phillies leadoff hitter reached base five times in a 7-4 extra innings win against the Atlanta Braves, going 4-for-4 with a walk. Through 35 games Herrera is hitting .339/.450/.460 and is a big reason the Phillies are exceeding expectations. Matt Holliday: In a game where both starters were off – Adam Wainwright gave up seven runs, six of them earned, in five innings and Jered Weaver allowed eight in four innings – Holliday led the way offensively for the St. Louis Cardinals, going 4-for-5 with two home runs in a  12-10 win  over the Los Angeles Angels. [StewPod: How well do we really know what baseball fans think? ] MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHT When he connected with the ball and he watched it sail over the left field fence, it must have been the ultimate relief for New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley.  The second inning home run scored two runs for New York as they beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 , but it meant more than just two RBIs for Headley. It’s May 12. Headley has been healthy, playing in 29 games. The home run was his first extra-base hit this season, highlighting how much he’s struggled at the plate. If the Yankees are going to work their way out of last place in the AL East, they need Headley to step up. It’s a start. THE REST OF THE SCOREBOARD Orioles 7, Tigers 5:  Manny Machado and Chris Davis each had two hits to help Baltimore rally and erase a 5-0 Detroit lead. Padres 3, Brewers 0:  James Shields pitched seven scoreless innings for San Diego, striking out nine, while Melvin Upton Jr. went 3-for-4 with a home run. Giants 4, Diamondbacks 2:   Johnny Cueto came out on top in a battle against Zack Greinke, giving up two runs over seven innings and striking out nine. More MLB coverage from Yahoo Sports: - - - - - - - Israel Fehr is a writer for Big League Stew  on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at israelfehr@yahoo.ca or follow him on Twitter. Follow @israelfehr Continue to Article
May 13, 2016 1:55:am EST
Boston Red Sox
The Steven Wright most synonymous with the Boston area is the Cambridge-born deadpan comedian whose Red Sox connections begin and end with his unwavering support. Stating before the season that Steven Wright the knuckleballer would be Boston's most effective starter certainly would've elicited some laughs, too, but he's quickly making a name for himself with how well he's pitched. Heading into Friday night's start against the visiting Houston Astros, Wright (3-3, 1.52 ERA) has continued to impress with a quality start in each of his six outings, joining Rogers Clemens (1991 and '93) and Clay Buchholz (2013) as the only Red Sox pitchers in the last 50 years with such a start to a season. Continue to Article
May 12, 2016 11:48:pm EST
Boston Red Sox
The Steven Wright most synonymous with the Boston area is the Cambridge-born deadpan comedian whose Red Sox connections begin and end with his unwavering support. Stating before the season that Steven Wright the knuckleballer would be Boston's most effective starter certainly would've elicited some laughs, too, but he's quickly making a name for himself with how well he's pitched. Heading into Friday night's start against the visiting Houston Astros, Wright (3-3, 1.52 ERA) has continued to impress with a quality start in each of his six outings, joining Rogers Clemens (1991 and '93) and Clay Buchholz (2013) as the only Red Sox pitchers in the last 50 years with such a start to a season. Continue to Article
May 12, 2016 11:48:pm EST
Boston Red Sox
David Price worked hard over the past week to fix a glitch in his mechanics he felt held him back during some recent starts. If Thursday's effort against the Astros is any indication, he's well on his way to regaining his mojo. Price struck out 12, Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer and Xander Bogaerts had a two-run shot to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 11-1 on Thursday night for their season-high fifth straight win. Continue to Article
May 12, 2016 11:30:pm EST
Boston Red Sox
A look at what's happening all around the majors Friday: Continue to Article
May 12, 2016 9:57:pm EST
 
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