The New York Yankees squared off against the Houston Astros on a Saturday night (5-4), sealing their second back-to-back win and series win since before the All-Star break.
The Bombers featured Luis Severino on the mound. The starter pitched 4.0 innings, allowing six hits, four earned runs, and two homers while striking out three. With 104 pitches, including 75 strikes, Severino closed out the game with a 6.75 ERA.
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