HOUSTON — Cam Smith delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the 10th inning, lifting the Houston Astros to a 3-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Minute Maid Park.
The game was tied 1-1 heading into extra innings. In the bottom of the 10th, Smith's hit scored the automatic runner and another baserunner, giving the Astros a lead they would not relinquish. The Red Sox managed only one run in the contest.
Houston's pitching staff held Boston in check throughout the game, with the bullpen securing the win after the late offensive breakthrough. The victory improved the Astros' record for the season.