The Houston Astros square off against the New York Yankees in the opening game of the ALCS on Wednesday 7:37 PM ET at Minute Maid Park.
The favored Astros (-190 on the moneyline) host the Yankees (+161). The scheduled starters are Justin Verlander (18-4) for the Houston Astros, and Jameson Taillon (14-5) for the New York Yankees.
The Astros won their last contest versus the Mariners by a 1-0 score Wednesday, with Luis Garcia picking up the win pitching going five innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out six. Yuli Gurriel went 3-for-8 to lead them offensively.
The Yankees earned a 5-1 victory against the Guardians yesterday. Giancarlo Stanton (1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI) led the way offensively, while Nestor Cortes Jr. got the win on the mound after going five innings, giving up one earned run on three hits while striking out two.