Keuchel strikes out 10, Astros beat Yanks 2-1 in ALCS opener
Dallas Keuchel dominated the Yankees again, striking out 10 in seven scoreless innings to lead the Houston Astros over New York 2-1 on Friday night in the AL Championship Series opener.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
New York Yankees
1
Houston Astros
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Bird homered to left (399 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Gurriel singled to center, Correa scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Correa singled to left, Altuve scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: 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 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: 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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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 1-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Ellsbury struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-2
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-2
Ellsbury batting
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Play Result 1-2
Ellsbury hit for Holliday.
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Lineup Change 1-2
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Lineup Change 1-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Bird homered to left (399 feet).
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Home Run 1-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-2
Bird batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Hicks struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-2
Pitch 7: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-2
Hicks batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Castro struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-2
Pitch 7: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-2
Castro batting
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Start Inning 0-2
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 0-2
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Highlights
Head to Head
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
New York Yankees
- Kervin Castro Out
- Fernando Cruz Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
George SpringerCF4
Josh ReddickRF22
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Marwin GonzalezLF14
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Carlos Ivan BeltranDH15
Alex Bregman3B3
Brian McCannC16
NYY
Brett GardnerLF11
Aaron JudgeRF99
Gary SanchezC99
Didi GregoriusSS18
Starlin Castro2B13
Aaron HicksCF12
Greg Bird1B13
Matt HollidayDH7
Todd Frazier3B99
Substitutes
Ronald TorreyesPR74
Austin RomineC26
Jacoby EllsburyPH22
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