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Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher follows through after hitting the puck into the net past Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask to score in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Varlamov stops 29 shots; Avs beat B’s again in Boston, 4-0

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

The Houston Astros celebrate their 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox in Game 4 of baseball's American League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Houston Astros advance to first American League Championship Series with win over Boston Red Sox

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Boston Red Sox designated hitter Hanley Ramirez shouts after hitting a two-run RBI double during the seventh inning in Game 3 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Red Sox beat Astros 10-3, avoid elimination in ALDS Game 3

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve stands with head down on second base during the ninth inning of Game 3 of baseball's American League Division Series, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Boston. The Red Sox won 10-3. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Astros not panicking after being denied sweep of Red Sox

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

In this Oct. 1, 2017 photo released by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Wilkins, the BSO's youth and family concerts conductor, directs the symphony during a free outdoor concert in Franklin Park, Boston's largest green space. The Orchestra is reaching out to the city's more diverse urban neighborhoods to get a better grasp of their cultural roots and needs. (Aram Boghosian/Boston Symphony Orchestra via AP)

Beyond Beyonce: Boston Symphony taking it to the streets

By WILLIAM J. KOLE - Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer (4) and Jose Altuve (27) celebrate after they scored on teammate Carlos Correa's double in Game 2 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Correa, Altuve, Astros rout Red Sox 8-2, take 2-0 ALDS lead

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) watches his shot for a goal on Nashville Predators' Alexei Emelin (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Pastrnak, Marchand score, Bruins hold off Predators 4-3

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo listens to a question during a media briefing at Metro Police headquarters in Las Vegas Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. Investigators trying to figure out the Las Vegas gunman, Stephen Paddock's state of mind have so far been stymied by the secret life he appeared to lead before the attack on a country music concert on the Las Vegas Strip Sunday. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

Las Vegas gunman may have scoped out other music festivals

By MICHAEL BALSAMO and BRIAN MELLEY - Associated Press

FILE - This is an October 1927 file photo showing New York Yankees stars Babe Ruth, left, and Lou Gehrig posed during an exhibition game. The sport’s most successful franchise reached mythical heights in 1927, when Ruth hit 60 home runs and did not even lead the team in total bases. That distinction went to Gehrig, who batted .373 with 47 homers, 52 doubles and 18 triples. (AP Photo/File)

A look at baseball’s greatest teams _ one for each franchise

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Heath Hembree stretches out as he heads to the outfield during baseball practice at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. The Red Sox face the Houston Astros in the American League Division playoff series. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

A capsule look at the Red Sox-Astros playoff series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

The Chicago Cubs acknowledge their fans after the last regular season baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Chicago. The Reds defeated the Cubs 3-1. (AP Photo/David Banks)

As calendar flips to October, the MLB postseason from A to Z

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

The New York Yankees take batting practice during a workout at Yankees Stadium, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in New York. The Yankees host the Minnesota Twins in the American League wild card playoff game on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Major League Baseball postseason previewed from A to Z

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Craig Kimbrel reacts after striking out Houston Astros' George Springer to clinch the American League East Division championship in a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Leading Off: Playoff pairings set; Stanton’s last licks

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) is forced out at second base as Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel (10) turns the double play on Sam Travis during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Altuve wins batting title, Astros beat Red Sox 4-3

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Children’s tale by Patriots player featured at reading event

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Boston Red Sox's Craig Kimbrel reacts after striking out Houston Astros' George Springer to clinch the American League East Division championship in a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Leading Off: Playoff pairings set; Stanton’s last licks

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge rounds the bases with a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, Sept.30, 2017, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Yankees get AL wild card; Judge hits 52nd HR, top Jays 2-1

By SCOTT ORGERA - Associated Press

Houston Astros starter Charlie Morton watches a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Red Sox fail again to clinch AL East, fall to Astros 3-2

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Tommy Harper, left, NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Andre Tippett, center left, Bob Sweeney, executive director of the Boston Bruins Foundation, center right, and Cedric Maxwell, former Boston Celtics player, right, participate in a panel discussion held to introduce an initiative called &quot;Take The Lead,&quot; Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at Fenway Park in Boston. The Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins, and Revolution are joining the project that was unveiled Thursday. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Boston sports teams tell fans to take a stand against racism

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Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) is congratulated by George Springer, right, after hitting a two-run home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez during the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Astros (17 hits) pounce on Red Sox, win 12-2

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press