Schwarber slam gives Red Sox big lead in Game 3 of ALCS

Published October 18, 2021 8:52 PM

By KYLE HIGHTOWER
AP Sports Writer

BOSTON (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit Boston’s third grand slam in two games, a drive off José Urquidy in a six-run second, and the Red Sox took a 9-0 lead after three innings against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series. Boston, seeking to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, became the first team with three slams in a postseason series. Schwarber drove a fastball to right on a 3-0 count for 6-0 lead. J.D. Martinez and Rafael Devers hit slams in Game 2.

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