Just about everything about Game One between the Red Sox and Astros was terrible from a Boston perspective. There were a few bright spots if you really squint, but this is a hugely discouraging way to start the series. The number one concern coming out of this game is and should be Chris Sale, who the Red Sox were counting on for a big start on long rest. Instead, he struggled with his command, his stuff looked flatter than usual and it let to a slugfest for the Astros. In addition to that, the offense looked solid for a couple of innings but didn’t do much else throughout the game.
John Farrell’s Game One performance does not bode well
