One thing has remained an absolute truth: the Astros’ pitching has been one of the team’s strong points throughout the postseason. On Thursday night, it was at its best to guide Houston into a 2-0 lead in the American League Championship Series, thanks to defeating the Yankees 3-2 at Minute Maid Park for the second night in a row.
The Astros used only three pitchers, but that was just enough. Framber Valdez was flawless on the mound to get the win while Bryan Abreu and Ryan Pressly did their part out of the bullpen.
Valdez worked seven strong innings in which he allowed just four hits (three singles) and two unearned runs.