The Yankees will try for a 2-0 lead in the American League Championship Series when they face the Astros in Houston. We will be following along with live updates and analysis.
3rd Inning: Yankees Go to the Bullpen Early
With Justin Verlander dealing and the Yankees already in a hole, Manager Aaron Boone went to a reliever with just one out in the third inning, meaning this will be a long night for the Yankees’ bullpen.
It’s hard to blame Boone for feeling desperate, as Verlander has yet to allow a base runner.