Former Houston cornerstone Alex Bregman wasted no time reminding Minute Maid Park of his power, driving a solo home run in his first plate appearance for the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. The blast came in Bregman’s first game back in Houston since an offseason trade sent the two-time All-Star to Boston. The night also marked Carlos Correa’s return in an Astros uniform; the shortstop, reacquired at the trade deadline, received a prolonged standing ovation before singling to drive in Houston’s first run. The dual homecomings energized a sell-out crowd and underscored Houston’s efforts to stay in the American League playoff race while Boston looks to maintain momentum behind Cy Young candidate Garrett Crochet.