Astros Win ALCS Game 1 5-4 over Red Sox Behind Carlos Correa Home Run

The first round goes to the Houston Astros.

Houston defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in Friday's Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park. Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve hit clutch home runs and led the way for the victors, who are looking to reach the World Series for the third time in five years.

Enrique Hernandez played well in the losing effort for the Red Sox, who now need to win four of the next six games to reach their second Fall Classic in four years.

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What's Next?

The series remains in Houston for Saturday's Game 2.

This article will be updated shortly to provide more information on this game.

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