Andrew Benintendi homers as Sox get eliminated

Andrew Benintendi (LF - CWS)

Andrew Benintendi went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer as his team fell to the Astros in Game 4 of the ALDS, eliminating Boston from post-season contention.

Fantasy Impact
Benintendi homered off Justin Verlander, who was coming out of the bullpen, to give the Red Sox a 3-2 lead. It appeared that lead would be safe with Chris Sale looking sharp for Boston, but he unraveled in the eighth. Benintendi finished his rookie season with 20 homers, 90 RBIs, 20 steals, and a .271 batting average.