Yankees top Astros behind Volpe’s go-ahead knock

NEW YORK — Anthony Volpe delivered a go-ahead, two-out hit within the backside of the sixth inning, serving to to steer the Yankees to a 4-3 victory over the Astros on Thursday night at Yankee Stadium.

The rookie shortstop laced a Kendall Graveman sinker into proper subject, driving house Harrison Bader from second base because the Yankees cooled off Houston of their first assembly since final yr’s American League Championship Series.

Giancarlo Stanton and Billy McKinney hit back-to-back house runs within the first inning off Cristian Javier, who had loved nothing however success beforehand towards the Yankees, together with a mixed no-hitter within the Bronx final June.

The early blasts supported New York starter Clarke Schmidt, who restricted Houston to 2 runs and 4 hits over 5 innings. Schmidt is 5-0 with a 3.61 ERA (19 ER / 47 1/3 IP) over his final 9 begins.

Wandy Peralta surrendered a game-tying house run to Kyle Tucker within the high of the sixth. Houston threatened within the seventh towards Michael King, who induced Jeremy Peña to hit into an inning-ending double play.