The New York Yankees (64-28) will visit the Houston Astros (59-32), Thursday at 1:10 PM ET, with both teams leading their divisions, the AL East and AL West.
The Astros are a home favorite (-125) against the Yankees (+108). Cristian Javier (6-5) is the starter in this one for the Houston Astros. The New York Yankees have yet to tab a starting pitcher for this game.
The Astros lost 4-3 to the Athletics Thursday, with Rafael Montero (two innings, giving up one earned run on two hits while striking out one) on the hook for the loss. Jeremy Pena went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead the Astros offensively in the defeat.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 13-2 Thursday. Tim Locastro went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI, and Gerrit Cole got the win, pitching seven innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits while striking out 12.