Game 4 pins Sonny Gray against Lance McCullers, Jr. in what is the most critical game of the series. First, momentum is at a tipping point and is the most prominent reason to the Yankees could get back into this series. The Astros want to seize control of the series and put the Yankees on their heels.
An Astros victory in Game 4 robs the momentum and the control of the series, leaving them in the best position to move on to the World Series.
Early Lead Pivotal
After a lackluster offensive output in Game 3, the Astros need to bounce back with quality at-bats and hits.