In Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, the New York Yankees struck the first blow, but Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros would have the last laugh in a 4-2 win.
Will Houston, who has yet to lose in this year's MLB playoffs, take a 2-0 lead to New York, or will the Bronx Bombers strike back to go home with a huge split?
The visitors certainly have their work cut out for them tonight. After having to deal with Verlander in last night's series opener, the Yankees will have to deal with Framber Valdez in Game 2, with Luis Severino toeing the rubber for the Yanks.
While it was a low-scoring game, it wasn't short on fireworks. Five solo home runs accounted for all but one of the game's six runs. Will we see any balls leave the yard tonight?
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros Matchup Information and Betting Odds – ALCS Game 2
- Matchup: #2 New York Yankees (0-1) vs. Houston Astros (1-0)
- Venue & Location: Minute Maid Park (Houston, Texas)
- Game Time: 7:37 p.m. Eastern Time (6:37 p.m. local time)
- How to Watch Yankees vs. Astros Game 2: TBS
- New York: RHP Luis Severino (2022 regular season: 19 starts, 7-3, 3.18 ERA – 1 start, 0-0, 4.76 ERA in the postseason)
- Houston: LHP Framber Valdez (2022 regular season: 31 starts, 17-6, 2.82 ERA – 1 start, 0-0, 3.18 ERA in the postseason)