Red Sox's Alex Bregman makes history in return to Astros home ballpark, drawing cheers and jeers from fans
Bregman won two World Series during his run with the Astros
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Boston Red Sox star Alex Bregman, who won two Series titles with the Houston Astros, had a memorable homecoming. On Monday, Bregman made his way into the visitors clubhouse for the first time.
He was greeted with raucous cheers during his first at-bat as a visiting player. The third baseman made the most of the moment by crushing a two-run homer to give Boston an early lead.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Aug 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) waives to the crowd after being honored with a video tribute before the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. (Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)
"Every time you hit a homer in the big leagues, it’s pretty special. But to be able to do it first at-bat back here was a pretty cool moment I’ll never forget," Bregman said.
Bregman's home run was historic. He became the first MLB player in more than six decades to hit a homer in their first career plate appearance on the road against a club they won at least two World Series titles with. Duke Snider is the last player on record to accomplish the feat when he homered in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1963.
Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox waves to the crowd during the pregame ceremony before the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on August 11, in Houston, Texas. (Houston Astros/Getty Images)
By the time Bregman made his way towards home plate for his second at-bat, many of the fans were singing a different tune. Bregman hinted that the boos were expected and overall good-natured.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"I loved it," he said. "I was hoping they would."
Bregman added a base hit to go 2-for-4 on the night.
Aug 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) hits a home run during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. (Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)
The Astros also honored Bregman with a video tribute that highlighted some of the special moments he had during his time in the team's uniform. The Astros faithful gave Bregman a standing ovation once the video ended. Bregman said he enjoyed the moment.
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"Really cool. Great moment," Bregman said. "Just tried to soak it all in. AC [manager Alex Cora] told me to enjoy it, and I really tried to."
The Astros ultimately mounted a comeback to take the first game of the three-game series. The Red Sox entered Tuesday's game with 65 wins, while the Astros had 67 games in the win column.
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