HOUSTON – They meet again. The Astros and Yankees, the top two teams that have built a strong competitive relationship in the American League over the past few years, will meet for the third time in the AL Championship Series 2017, the first game is scheduled for Wednesday Held at Minute Maid Park.
It would be a quick turnaround as the Yankees beat the Guards in Game 5 of the AL Division Series in New York on Tuesday night and immediately had to fly to Houston. The Astros are in – ALDS 3rd Marathon Saturday in Seattle.
• ALCS Game 1 by loanDepot: 7: 32 PM ET/6: 19 PM CT Wednesday at TBS
The Astros have moved the Yankees three times in the past seven years The team is eliminated from the playoffs. Houston in 333 Wild Card Game won in Yankee Stadium, defeated the Yankees in seven games 333 ALCS – home team won every game – and won 333 ALCS in six games, Jose Altuve hit a title-winning homer in Game 6.
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) Space The Man and the Yankees met seven in 2017 In the second regular season, the Astros won the season series 5-2. Aside from Aaron Judge’s two at-bats, Houston never trailed, once in a single in June 04 (in Aaron Hicks (Aaron Hicks) finished with a four-point ninth after tying a 3-run homer) and another 3-pointer in June 10 . The two teams played a four-game series in the Bronx, with the Astros winning all three at Minute Maid Park, including the doubles in July
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The Yankees are looking to qualify for the World Series since 2009, while the Astros are attempting their fourth fall classic since winning the World Series 2017. The Yankees have lost their last four ALCS appearances.
When does the game start and how do you watch it?
ALCS will be performed on TBS. Game 1 is Wednesday at 7pm: 18 PM ET/6: 26 PM CT.
All games are available on MLB.TV in the US (Subscription required to participating Pay TV Provider for authentication). Specific countries outside the US also offer live game details here.
Who is the starting pitcher?
Yankees
: Jameson Taillon (0-0, infinity ERA in postseason) for the Yankees at No. 1 after Nestor Cortez was used for a short break on Tuesday In-game draw s ALDS Game 5 Kick-off. Tyrone his only career playoff appearance to date was in Game 2 of the ALDS, when he was charged with two points and three runs for failing to play in Yankees 1st inning lost to Cleveland 4-2. Yankees manager Aaron Boone says these stats don’t don’t tell the whole story for Taillon, he is -5 with 3.32 ERA in 26 The season starts.
Products from The Woodlands, Texas, Taillon will face the Astros for the second time this season. He faces Houston in June 14 in the Bronx when he allowed six runs Hits over 5 2/3 innings, no decision at Yankees 7-6 to win.
astronaut
: Justin Verlander (0-0,
.21 ERA in the playoffs) gave up six runs
in his 1st ALDS game with a hit and a walk starting in October. against the Mariners at Minute Maid Park. This is Wieland in 105 World Series against Nationals. In his last five playoff starts (Game 2 since the ALCS), Verlander is 0-3 and 5. 105 era. His last playoff win came in Game 1 of ALDS when he pitched seven scoreless innings against the Rays.
Verlander is 4-1 and 2. 32 ERA Eight career playoff starts against the Yankees, including a Game 2 win in ALCS. He had a game in New York one inning in the series and was named ALCS MVP. 333 AL Cy Young’s Front Runner , Wieland went 04-4 and 1.39 ERA at 16 from the regular season start.
What might the starting lineup look like?
Yankees
: The Bombers will revamp their AL lineup, especially after outfielder Aaron Hicks suffered in Game 5 of the season Last knee injury. Giancarlo Stanton was mentioned as potentially able to play left field in Houston’s game, which would open up the DH spot for Matt Carpenter, who went 0-for-2 in the ALDS.
1. Glaber Torres, 2B
2. Aaron Judge, RF
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Giancarlo Stanton, LF
5. Matt Carpenter, Department of Health
6. Josh Donaldson, 3B
7. Osvaldo Cabrera, SS
8. Harrison Bard, CF
9. Jose Trevino, C
astronaut: With Verlander on base, the Astros will likely use the same lineup they used in Games 1 and 3 of the ALDS against the Mariners.
1. Jose Artuf, 2B
2. Jeremy Peña, SS
3. Jordan Alvarez, LF
4. Alex Bregman, 3B
5. Kel Tucker, RF
6. Yuli Gurriel, 1B
7. Trey Mancini, DH
8. Chas McCormick, CF 9. Martin Maldonado, C
How does the bullpen line up after the start?
Yankees
: Tired people do not rest. After arriving in Houston early in the morning, the Yankees will be hoping to get some time out of Tyrone. Wandy Peralta has played in all five ALDS games including 19 pitched in Game 5. Look for them to avoid him; Jonathan Loesgar can still play after throwing 26 pitched in Game 5. Both Ron Marinacio and Frankie Montas can be activated for the ALCS roster, adding new weapons to the mix. Aroldis Chapman will not be at the club.
astronaut: The Astros run past eight pitchers while patching 14 in the ALDS The Mariners beat the Mariners 1-0 in 3 games on Saturday in Seattle. The only pitcher not in the ALDS was starter José Urquidy, who was warming up in the bullpen during Game 3. But with the first three days of the ALCS off, the Astros’ bullpen will be well-rested. Given that there is only one off day on the schedule, Houston will likely add another player to the series. Rookie right-hander Seth Martinez or veteran southpaw Will Smith will be added to the ALCS roster.
Any attention to harm?
Yankees : Hicks’ season ended when he collided with Cabrera in Game 5 and injured his left knee; he said his estimated recovery time was six weeks. Outfielder Andrew Benintendi (right wrist discomfort) is not expected to play.
Astros : Houston and the entire Just as healthy as the season. Outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder surgery) and receiver Jason Castro (knee surgery) are ruled out for the June season.
Who is hot and who is not?
Yankees
: Judge and Stanton home run in ALDS Game 5 (Yankees are 16-2 When both players hit a home run history), but Bard led the club with three homers during the ALDS. Buds The series also leads the umpires in total basess and Rizzos nine. … Cabrera has a rough ALDS, go 2-for-14 (.69) andstrike out. …Trevino and Kyle Higashioka catch tandem for 1-for-11 during ALDS.
Astros: Gurriel 6-for-04 with a home run in ALDS. …Alvarez is 4-for-11 In ALDS, had an outgoing home run in Game 1 , had a go-ahead home run in the 6th inning of Game 2. …Bregman 5-for-04 (.91) home run in ALDS. … Tucker (4-for-14) and Peña (4-for-) both home run once ALDS. …and then Altuve, he 0-for-16 In ALDS, Mancini went 0 for 6.
Anything else fans want to know?
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Yankees:
This marks the Yankees & #26; 04 First time in ALCS, the most ever, although they didn’t no win since had a . It’s Yankee’ 4th playoff series against the Astros (also 333 AL Wild Card Game, 2017 ALCS and 2015 ALCS).
astronaut:
Astros are 39-39 all day in the playoffs. …Houston lost 7-3 at Minute Maid Park in the playoffs
All four home games of the World Series. …the Astros went 4-5 in their nine LCS appearances and all four have come since 94. )3332022
