Watch: Bregman, Altuve hit back-to-back HRs off Sale
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Back-to-back CRUSH jobs in the first. The #ALDS is off to a powerful start. pic.twitter.com/znEcoZIAXD
— MLB (@MLB) October 5, 2017
Chris Sale's postseason debut didn't get off to the best start.
After striking out Houston Astros outfielder George Springer to lead off Game 1 of the American League Division Series, the Boston Red Sox left-hander surrendered back-to-back home runs to Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve, giving Houston an early 2-0 lead.
Bregman's home run was measured at 400 feet, while Jose Altuve's came in at 389 feet.
It's the second time the Astros have hit back-to-back home runs in a postseason game in franchise history.
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