The Yankees are showing some signs of life in this series, getting a gritty win over the Houston Astros and spoiling Justin Verlander’s return to the organization. While the future Hall of Famer held it down against the Yankee offense, some big hits and great pitching carried the Yankees to a huge win that guarantees that the Astros can’t win this four-game set. Nestor Cortes rejoined the Yankees after being activated off the IL, and he showed everyone who forgot that he’s still that guy
With a strong performance by Nestor Cortes followed up by near-perfect outings from the Yankee bullpen, they were able to completely stifle a Houston offense that scored seven runs in last night’s loss.