The Houston Astros relied on a pair of home runs from Christian Walker and Jeremy Peña to secure a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday at Yankee Stadium. The away team capitalized on offensive production to overcome Gerrit Cole, who took the loss in his start.
Astros Build Lead
The game swung decisively in the sixth inning when Walker launched a 369-foot home run to right center, scoring Juan Yepez and extending the lead. Earlier, in the third, Luis Garcia singled to right, allowing Jose Altuve to score and give the Astros a 1-0 advantage. The Yankees managed only one run in response. In the sixth, Aaron Judge hit a sacrifice fly to center, allowing Austin Riley to score for New York's only tally of the night.
Pitching Performance
Hayden Wesneski earned the win after pitching five innings. He allowed three hits and one earned run while striking out six batters and issuing two walks. The bullpen maintained the lead with Steven Okert pitching one inning, allowing one hit and no earned runs. AJ Blubaugh followed, pitching two innings while allowing one hit and no earned runs. Josh Hader closed the game with one scoreless inning, striking out two batters.
