The postponement of Game 2 between the Yankees and Guardians gave us one more day to reflect on the Bombers’ clinical 4-1 victory in Game 1 and ruminate on the matchup between Nestor Cortes and Shane Bieber. It also meant there was only one game for us to enjoy, with the Astros logging another comeback victory against the Mariners, 4-2, to win both games at home and put them one win away from yet another ALCS appearance.
Let’s see how it all played out.
ALDS Game 2
Seattle Mariners 2, Houston Astros 4
(HOU leads, 2-0)
After their heartbreaking loss in Game 1 of the ALDS when the Mariners peppered presumptive AL Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander for six runs on ten hits, only to see Robbie Ray give up the walk-off three-run blast by Yordan Alvarez, it was easy to wonder whether Seattle had the mental fortitude to overcome such a blow and remain competitive in the series.