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The Yankees finally appeared to be playing like the team they were expected to be, steeling themselves for what promises to be an uphill push in the second half. Yet their ninth-inning collapse on Sunday at Minute Maid Park showcased just how difficult the grind back into postseason contention will be.
In a game that featured several Yankees wearing jackets, a reference to Aaron Judge’s troll-job this weekend in which he claimed the stadium was “chilly,” Jose Altuve got the last laugh. The Astros infielder launched a walk-off, three-run homer to cap a six-run ninth inning, handing New York a stunning 8-7 defeat.
HOUSTON (AP) Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer to cap a startling six-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning, getting his jersey yanked off in a frenzied celebration and lifting the Houston Astros over the New York Yankees 8-7 on Sunday.
The Astros had been shut out by the Yankees the previous two games, highlighted by ace Gerrit Cole’s three-hitter in a 4-0 win on Saturday night.
The win came on Altuve replica jersey giveaway at Minute Maid Park Houston fans left with a No. 27 shirt, while the All-Star second baseman exited without his.
New York led 7-2 after a three-run homer by Gary Sanchez in the eighth inning.
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Jul 11, 2021
Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer to cap a startling six-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning, getting his jersey yanked off in a frenzied celebration and lifting the Houston Astros over the New York Yankees 8-7 on Sunday.
The Astros had been shut out by the Yankees the previous two games, highlighted by ace Gerrit Cole’s three-hitter in a 4-0 win on Saturday night.
The win came on Altuve replica jersey giveaway at Minute Maid Park Houston fans left with a No. 27 shirt, while the All-Star second baseman exited without his.
New York led 7-2 after a three-run homer by Gary Sanchez in the eighth inning.
El fantasma de José Altuve vuelve a enterrar a los Yanquis
José Altuve volvió a ser el gran protagonista con otro jonrón matador, al coronar una increíble remontada de seis carreras
Por Edgard Rodriguez C. Publicado 11 de julio de 2021 09:47 PM ) }
En un fin de semana en el que la creciente rivalidad entre Yanquis y Astros fue atizada, José Altuve volvió a ser el gran protagonista con otro jonrón matador, al coronar una increíble remontada de seis carreras en el noveno inning, que condujo a Houston a un triunfo 8-7 ante los neoyorquinos, quienes estaban situados a tres outs de una barrida.