Red Sox fall 3-6 to Astros, Boston sits 13-20 on season
sportsMay 3, 20262053
The Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3 on May 3, dropping Boston to 13-20 on the 2026 season. The loss decided the three-game set after the clubs entered the finale tied 1-1, giving Houston the series win. Boston has struggled on the field while enduring front office turmoil and a recent managerial change from Alex Cora to Craig Breslow. Those combined problems leave the Red Sox well below .500 and make trade and roster moves more likely as the team tries to salvage the season.