3 Bombers Blast Astros as Yankees Extend Winning Streak vs. Houston

During the New York Yankees’ victory over the Houston Astros on May 8, Juan Soto hit a two-run homer on the first pitch he saw in the first inning, followed by Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton both hitting home runs in the third inning. This marked the first time all three players had connected in the same game for the Yankees. Soto finished the game with a total of 5 RBIs, including an RBI single in the second inning and an RBI groundout in the sixth. Judge also contributed three hits, including a double that resulted in two runs being scored. The Astros lost their fourth game in a row, falling to a record of 12-24. Stanton’s homer in the third inning was particularly impressive, traveling 447 feet and reaching a speed of 119.9 mph, making it the hardest-hit ball in the major leagues so far this season. When Stanton and Judge simultaneously hit home runs, the Yankees have now won 34 of those 38 games, including playoff games. The Yankees currently have a perfect 6-0 record against the Astros this season. The teams’ upcoming series concludes on May 9 at Yankee Stadium. Since the start of last season, the Yankees have won 11 out of 12 matches against the Astros, following their elimination from the playoffs in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022, most notably in the ALCS in 2017, 2019, and 2022. During the game, Jake Meyers hit an RBI triple, while Jose Altuve hit an RBI double, but these efforts were not enough to prevent the Astros from losing once again. Houston’s starting pitcher, Spencer Arrighetti, allowed five runs and eight hits in five innings. The Astros’ next fixture is scheduled for May 13 against the Seattle Mariners, where Cristian Javier is expected to make his comeback, having previously had neck issues. The Yankees will face Nestor Cortes Jr (0-2, 1.22 ERA) in their upcoming match against the Boston Red Sox.