The Yankees absolutely needed this game to get their footing back in the ALCS. They didn’t get it. Plagued by a combination of stranded runners by their bats and some big blows given up by their pitching, the Yankees fell behind and could never catch back up. Houston asserted control after limiting the damage early against the Bombers, ultimately winning Game Four 8-3 and taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.
The first inning presented an opportunity for the Yankees to run away early with the game, and they weren’t able to capitalize. Zack Greinke struggled with his command to start, walking DJ LeMahieu and giving up a blooper to Aaron Hicks.