The Boston Red Sox used a strong pitching performance from David Price to defeat the Houston Astros, advancing to the World Series for the 13th time.

HOUSTON -- The dire moments are casually familiar for Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander, who many seasons ago assumed the responsibility bestowed upon a staff ace.

Jackie Bradley Jr.'s sixth-inning home run helped the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the ALCS on Wednesday in Houston.

Jackie Bradley Jr.'s eighth inning grand slam helped the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 8-2 in Game 3 of the ALCS on Tuesday in Houston.

What a game. It had all of New England talking the day after (on a dreary Monday) even though the Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 7-5 to tie their series at 1. Based on the television ratings, far more people watched the Pats than Red Sox.

The trolling executed by Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman barely registered with Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi.

Jackie Bradley Jr.'s three-run double in Game 2 helped the Boston Red Sox tie the 2018 ALCS against the Houston Astros on Sunday at Fenway Park in Boston.

Justin Verlander wasn't at his best but he was a lot better than Chris Sale.

A year ago, Justin Verlander won two games for the Houston Astros in the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox.

The Boston Red Sox used a dominant pitching performance to eliminate the New York Yankees from the 2018 postseason on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

Brock Holt logged the first cycle in postseason history, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 16-1 in Game 3 of the ALDS on Monday in Boston.

George Springer hit two home runs to help the Houston Astros cap off a sweep of the Indians in the American League Divisional Series on Monday in Cleveland.

The Houston Astros will attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians Monday afternoon at Progressive Field.

Both the New York Yankees and Houston Astros picked up wins Saturday, as last year's ALCS qualifiers strive to meet again.

BOSTON -- Call it the monkey on his back. Or the albatross around his neck.