The New York Yankees had five rookies in the lineup on Friday against the contending Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. They were facing a pitcher that always seems to have the Yanks’ number in Justin Verlander, and the Bombers hit four home runs off the three-time Cy Young winner and former MVP.
Beginning a youth revolution
For months, the Yankees looked old and uninspiring. Many of their stars were struggling, others were injured. As a result, they fell out of contention relatively early. Now, however, they have decided to start a youth revolution and the early results are incredibly promising.