Boston's Andrew Benintendi, left, waits to bat during the ninth inning Friday of Game 2 of the ALDS in Houston. The Astros won 8-2 to take a 2-0 series lead.

Boston's Chris Young, points to teammates after he hit a double against the Houston Astros in the second inning. Young later scored on Jackie Bradley Jr.'s single.

Boston's Mookie Betts cannot reach a home run by Houston's George Springer during the third inning.

Houston's Marwin Gonzalez watches his foul ball during during the third inning. Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez made the catch for the third out with the bases loaded.

Boston's Dustin Pedroia fields a line drive by Houston's Alex Bregman during the fourth inning. Pedroia made the throw to first for the out.

Boston starter Drew Pomeranz reacts after he was pulled from the game during the third inning.

Boston shortstop Xander Bogaerts fields a grounder by Houston's Yuli Gurriel during the fifth inning.

Boston pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez throws a pitch against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning.

Houston's Jose Altuve and George Springer celebrate after they scored on Carlos Correa's double.

Houston's Jose Altuve scores past Boston's Christian Vazquez on Carlos Correa's double during the sixth inning.

Houston's George Springer and Jose Altuve celebrate after they scored on Carlos Correa's double.

Houston's Jose Altuve scores on Carlos Correa's double during the sixth inning.

Houston's Jose Altuve tosses his bat after he struck out with the bases loaded during the seventh inning.

Houston's George Springer celebrates with Ken Giles after their win over Boston.

Houston's Marwin Gonzalez, left, Carlos Correa, center, and Cameron Maybin, right, celebrate their win over the Boston Red Sox.