Live Updates: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros — Game 29
NEW YORK — Yankees fans have been waiting a long time for this moment.
The Houston Astros are here in the Bronx, set to take on the New York Yankees for the first time since the 2019 American League Championship Series.
These two clubs already have a history, but the details of Houston's sign-stealing scandal coming out since their last matchup could certainly contribute to some tension between the lines.
Either way, as we inch closer to first pitch here at Yankee Stadium, take a look at tonight's starting lineups, pitching matchup and some related reading.
New York Yankees
DJ LeMahieu 1B
Giancarlo Stanton DH
Aaron Judge RF
Gio Urshela 3B
Gleyber Torres SS
Clint Frazier LF
Aaron Hicks CF
Kyle Higashioka C
Rougned Odor 2B
Domingo Germán SP
Aaron Boone sends out his best lineup for Game 1 of this series. Coming off an off day, look for the Yankees to jump on Houston early, looking to carry some momentum from their three-game sweep over the weekend (against the Tigers).
Houston Astros
Jose Altuve 2B
Michael Brantley LF
Alex Bregman 3B
Yordan Alvarez DH
Yuli Gurriel 1B
Carlos Correa SS
Kyle Tucker RF
Myles Straw CF
Martín Maldonado C
Zack Greinke SP
It's not the same team New York saw in the playoffs two years ago, but the lineup is pretty similar. Also, Greinke has been around the league for quite some time, so several members of New York's order have experience against him.
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Stay tuned for live updates, run-scoring plays and more as this game gets underway. And as always, follow @MaxTGoodman on Twitter for more coverage throughout the season.
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First inning
With boos raining down from the crowd, the Astros strike first. Alex Bregman launches a solo home run to left field to put Houston up 1-0.
The Yankees responded emphatically in the bottom half. Giancarlo Stanton sent the crowd into a frenzy with a two-run shot to left field.
Then, with the bases loaded and nobody out, the Yankees came away with just one additional run in the first.
Nothing doing through the second and third frames, just a whole lot of booing...
Fourth inning
In the fourth, Houston tied the game. After a booming solo home run from Michael Brantley, Yuli Gurriel ripped a double off the top of the wall in left field to score another run.
Fifth inning
Domingo German finishes with five innings and three runs allowed as New York calls to the bullpen to start the sixth. As was the case earlier this year, German was bit by two home run balls. Otherwise, he pitched well, striking out six.
Sixth inning
With the bases loaded, DJ LeMahieu rolled over and grounded a ball toward third. Alex Bregman fielded with his barehand, but threw it away allowing two additional runs to score.
There was a scary collision at home plate on the play as Rougned Odor twisted his left knee while touching the bag, colliding with catcher Martin Maldonado and knocking his mask off. Both were able to walk off the field on the own power.
Giancarlo Stanton lined an RBI single through the right side a few pitches later to give New York a 7-3 lead.
Ninth inning
FINAL: Yankees 7, Astros 3
While the Yankees left some runners on in the later innings, New York's bullpen continued to dominate and held on in the victory. What a game.
These two teams will battle it out again on Wednesday night, another chance for Yankees fans to let Houston hear it during their visit in the Bronx.
Thanks for following along, we'll see you then!
