Houston Astros hold off Yankees, forcing Game 7
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Well, are you ready for Game 7?Perhaps it took longer than the Astros would have liked, but once the runs started coming Friday night, they didn’t stop. Justin Verlander pitched his behind off (again). And finally, the best offense in baseball came alive.CaHouston Astros hold off Yankees, forcing Game 7
Well, are you ready for Game 7?Perhaps it took longer than the Astros would have liked, but once the runs started coming Friday night, they didn’t stop. Justin Verlander pitched his behind off (again). And finally, the best offense in baseball came alive.Can they do it again? We’ll see tonight, when Houston’s Charlie Morton starts against New York’s CC Sabathia, Will the latter be their stopper (and savior) once more? How long until Game 7 turns into an all-out bullpen game? Because remember, that scenario heavily favors the Yankees.But Friday night, it took some help from everyone. José Altuve, Carlos Correa, Alex Bregman and Brian McCann on offense. George Springer and Marwin Gonzalez on defense. And perhaps most importantly, Justin Verlander on the mound: Though, he probably couldn’t have seen the seventh inning through if not for this catch by Springer: If he misplays that, Todd Frazier walks into second with a double. Depending on the bounce, he could have even reached third. Two runs score. Suddenly it’ Read more