Mac Cerullo: Game 1 loss on bats, not arms

Oct. 16—HOUSTON — When a lead slips away late, it's natural to blame the pitching for not holding on. Boston was up on Houston 3-1 going into the bottom of the sixth in Game 1 Friday night. The bullpen was lined up well to nail down the win before the Astros came back to win 5-4. If only Chris Sale had been sharper and lasted longer than eight outs, you might say. If only Tanner Houck hadn't ...

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