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Yankees Top Astros in Game 5 to Preserve A.L.C.S. Hopes

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The Yankees rebounded from a terrible Game 4 to extend their season at least one more game. They scored four runs in the first inning and held on behind a terrific performance by starter James Paxton to beat the Houston Astros, 4-1, in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series.

The series shifts to Houston for Game 6 on Saturday at Minute Maid Park where the Yankees will look to build on this win and push the series to a decisive Game 7 and the chance to play for a World Series.

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