Red Sox Secure Wins Over Astros, Duran Shines

The Boston Red Sox secured two crucial victories against the Houston Astros, highlighted by standout performances from Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran. Rafaela hit two RBI doubles in a 4-1 win on Wednesday, spoiling Justin Verlander's return to the Astros' rotation. Duran went 4-for-4, including a tie-breaking homer in the eighth inning, leading the Red Sox to a 6-5 win on Tuesday. The Astros saw strong individual performances earlier in the week, including Yainer Diaz's walk-off homer on Monday and Framber Valdez's dominant seven-inning shutout against the White Sox on Sunday. The series ended with Boston taking the final two games, improving their record to 67-59.