Bregman Homers on Houston Return, Launches Samuel Adams Collaboration

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman marked his first game back at Minute Maid Park since leaving the Houston Astros by homering in his opening at-bat, giving Boston an early jolt in Tuesday night’s series opener. The shot drew an immediate reaction from the crowd that once cheered him through two World Series runs with Houston before he departed in free agency last winter. The on-field performance capped a busy week for the 30-year-old, who also unveiled “Bregman’s Beer,” a limited-edition pale ale brewed with Samuel Adams. The citrus-forward beer will be sold exclusively at the brewery’s Boston taproom and Fenway Park, expanding the brand’s roster of athlete collaborations while deepening Bregman’s ties to his new city.