Calls Mount for Red Sox to Make Kristian Campbell Decision After Astros Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Astros, who once led the division by seven games, are now in a dead heat with the Mariners with 42 games to go.

Astros ace Hunter Brown shut down the Red Sox on Wednesday, handing the club its fifth loss in the last seven games.

The Sox return home after losing two of three in Houston despite outscoring the Astros 21-12 over the three games. The Marlins lost two of three in Cleveland earlier this week including 9-4 Thursday evening. Edward Cabrera was rocked by the Guardians allowing five runs in just 5.1 innings.

The Boston Red Sox won the Alex Bregman sweepstakes last offseason, but the star has an opt-out in his contract. Boston may have to win the sweepstakes again.

The Red Sox blew the game open with home runs from Carlos Narvaez and Alex Bregman in the sixth, piling up 12 runs in the final four innings.

Manager Alex Cora made a promise to umpire Junior Valentine before the first game of the Red Sox and Astros series on Monday.