Young's 3-run shot lifts Yankees to 3-2 win over Astros
Chris Young had a go-ahead, three-run homer among three hits in his hometown, lifting lifted the New York Yankees to a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
New York Yankees
3
Houston Astros
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/5/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 2-5 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 0-1 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | vs Boston Red Sox | W 9-2 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | vs Boston Red Sox | W 9-0 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Young homered to left center (374 feet), Beltrán and Jones scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Advancing On Force 2-2
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Gattis singled to center, Altuve scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Correa singled to center, Conger scored, Correa to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 3-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Tucker popped out to second.
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Pop Out 3-2
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
Tucker batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Carter struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
Carter batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Rasmus grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 3-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
Rasmus batting
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Start Inning 3-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 3-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Headley struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
Headley batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Gardner grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 3-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Head to Head
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
New York Yankees
- Max Fried Out
- Kervin Castro Out
- Fernando Cruz Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
George SpringerRF4
Carlos CorreaSS1
Jose Altuve2B27
Luis Valbuena3B18
Evan GattisDH11
Colby RasmusCF28
Chris Carter1B48
Preston TuckerLF30
Hank CongerC24
Substitutes
Marwin Gonzalez3B14
NYY
Brett GardnerCF11
Chase Headley3B12
Mark Teixeira1B25
Brian McCannC16
Carlos Ivan BeltranDH15
Garrett JonesRF33
Chris YoungLF24
Didi GregoriusSS18
Stephen Drew2B10
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