Astros nail Ellsbury, stop Yankees 3-2 for 4th win in a row
Defensive replacement Jake Marisnick made a perfect throw from left field to nail Jacoby Ellsbury at the plate for the final out and the Astros held off the Yankees 3-2 on Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
3
New York Yankees
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NYY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-6 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Sánchez singled to left, Hicks scored, Ellsbury tagged out at home.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Ellsbury reached first base on catcher's interference, Headley scored, Gregorius to third, Hicks to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-1
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 3-0
Pitch 2: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Springer singled to center, Aoki scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-0
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Correa homered to right center (397 feet), Reddick scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-0
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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
Sánchez singled to left, Hicks scored, Ellsbury tagged out at home.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Advancing On Play 3-1
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Single 3-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Play Result 3-1
Ellsbury stole second.
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Stolen Base 3-1
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Strike Looking 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-1
Sánchez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Ellsbury singled to left, Hicks to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-1
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Single 3-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-1
Ellsbury batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Gardner struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 3-1
Pitch 5: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Play Result 3-1
Gardner hit for Carter.
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-1
Gardner batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Hicks walked.
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Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Looking 3-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-1
Hicks batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Gregorius grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 3-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Head to Head
Injuries
New York Yankees
- Kervin Castro Out
- Fernando Cruz Out
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Lineups
ConfirmedNYY
Jacoby EllsburyCF22
Gary SanchezC99
Matt HollidayDH7
Starlin Castro2B13
Aaron JudgeRF99
Chase Headley3B12
Didi GregoriusSS18
Aaron HicksLF12
Chris Carter1B48
Substitutes
Brett GardnerPH11
HOU
George SpringerCF4
Josh ReddickRF22
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Carlos Ivan BeltranDH15
Brian McCannC16
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Alex Bregman3B3
Norichika AokiLF11
Substitutes
Jake MarisnickLF94
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