The last time the Yankees and Astros met the Stros swept the Bombers at Minute Maid. The Astros were at full strength, but the Yankees were reeling with injuries. Now the tables are turned, the Astros are playing hurt, and the Yankees at least starting to come back on line.
The Astros hit the Big Apple reeling in another way, having just lost four in a row, their longest losing streak all year. The big bats have all been quiet lately, except Michael Brantley, but there has been unexpected but welcome production from Yuli Gurriel and Tyler White.