This series isn't about pitching. It's all about offense. 

Boston's bats have gone quiet the last two games. But I expect the Red Sox to explode against Luis Garcia, who has given up 13 earned runs in three playoff appearances spanning 8 2/3 innings. Garcia had to leave his last start six days ago against the Red Sox because of a sore knee. He surrendered five runs in one inning of work. 

The Red Sox had the third-highest batting average during the season. Only four teams scored more runs than Boston. The Red Sox have scored 6 or more runs in eight of their last 12 games. 

The Astros led the majors in runs and batting average. They have scored 5 or more runs in 11 of their last 12 games. Houston is averaging seven runs in its last dozen games. 

Nathan Eovaldi goes for Boston. The Astros have seen him twice in the series getting to him for seven runs in six innings. 

Neither bullpen instills any fear. 

Pitching usually trumps hitting. Not in this series, nor in this game, though.