BOSTON — The Astros will try and avoid a four-game sweep by the Red Sox during a 12:35 p.m. CT series finale Sunday at Fenway Park. Astros left fielder Chris Carter, who leads MLB_ with 43 strikeouts, has been given the day off. Rookie Robbie Grossman returns to the leadoff spot, while veteran Ronny Cedeno is again the team’s designated hitter. The Astros (7-17) have lost 11 of 14 and have been outscored 22-9 by the Red Sox during the series. “Just try to salvage the series and get a (win) and get on the plane and have a happy flight and get to New York,” Astros manager Bo Porter [...]