‘Stros Stay Perfect

10/21/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Bregman’s 3-Run Blast Leads Astros Over Yankees in Game 2 (3-2); Houston Takes 2-0 Lead in ALCS

It’s a perfect 5-0 for the Astros so far in the MLB Playoffs. Houston used a three-run blast by Alex Bregman (2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBIs) in the 3rd inning and a masterful performance by Framber Valdez on the mound (7 IP, 9 Ks, 4 Hits, 2 Runs) to take a 2-0 series lead in the ALCS. The Yankees fought back with two runs in the 4th, but the Houston closers struck out four of the last six batters to slam the door on a comeback. The Yankees will need to turn the tables in the Bronx as the series heads back to New York for Games 3, 4, and 5.

 

The Stros Streak: Houston is now 5-0 in the playoffs with all five wins via seven total runs. They’ve won three one-run games and two two-run games, including the 18-inning marathon against the Mariners. The Astros are 9-1 overall since October began.

 

Watch: Astros def. Yankees (3-2)

 

Tonight’s Schedule

NLCS Gm 3: Padres at Phillies (7:37 pm ET)

 

Additional Storylines

USA Today: Astros Ride Bregman Homer, Valdez Gem to Take 2-0 ALCS Lead

ESPN: Framber Valdez Shakes Off Errors, Helps Astros Hold on for Game 2 Win

 

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