Astros vs Yankees: Astros defeated Yankees by 4-2.
Astros vs Yankees: Astros defeated Yankees by 4-2.
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Dusty Baker, manager of the Astros was concerned, he might have to use his bullpen early since Justin Verlander was struggling and required 45 pitches to complete two innings.
Dusty Baker, manager of the Astros was concerned, he might have to use his bullpen early since Justin Verlander was struggling and required 45 pitches to complete two innings.
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Instead, the seasoned ace settled down and got into a rhythm, striking out 11 batters in six shutout innings to lead Houston past the New York Yankees 4-2 in Game 1 of the ALCS on Wednesday. Astros vs Yankee
Instead, the seasoned ace settled down and got into a rhythm, striking out 11 batters in six shutout innings to lead Houston past the New York Yankees 4-2 in Game 1 of the ALCS on Wednesday. Astros vs Yankee
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For Houston, Yuli Gurriel hit a tie-breaking home run in the sixth inning. After finishing 106-56 in the regular season, the AL West winners advanced to 4-0 in the postseason with contributions from Chas McCormick and Jeremy Pea.
For Houston, Yuli Gurriel hit a tie-breaking home run in the sixth inning. After finishing 106-56 in the regular season, the AL West winners advanced to 4-0 in the postseason with contributions from Chas McCormick and Jeremy Pea.
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For Houston, Yuli Gurriel hit a tie-breaking home run in the sixth inning. After finishing 106-56 in the regular season, the AL West winners advanced to 4-0 in the postseason with contributions from Chas McCormick and Jeremy Pea.
For Houston, Yuli Gurriel hit a tie-breaking home run in the sixth inning. After finishing 106-56 in the regular season, the AL West winners advanced to 4-0 in the postseason with contributions from Chas McCormick and Jeremy Pea.
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Schmidt's sinker was hit into right field by McCormick two batters later, bringing the score to 3-1.
Schmidt's sinker was hit into right field by McCormick two batters later, bringing the score to 3-1.
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Gurriel hit off reliever Clarke Schmidt for a single blast into the left-field bleachers to give Houston the lead with the score knotted 1-1.
Gurriel hit off reliever Clarke Schmidt for a single blast into the left-field bleachers to give Houston the lead with the score knotted 1-1.
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