The New York Yankees completed an impressive four-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a thrilling 4-3 victory on Sunday. Juan Soto was the hero of the game, delivering an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning to secure the win for the Yankees.
Soto, who was recently traded from San Diego to New York, had an outstanding performance, finishing the game with three hits, including the game-winning single. His contributions helped the Yankees achieve their first 4-0 start since 2003.
The Astros had a chance to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth inning, but Yankees reliever Clay Holmes managed to escape the jam and secure the win. The Astros, now 0-4 for the first time since 2011, have struggled both at home and against the Yankees, losing nine straight home games dating back to last year.
Despite a strong performance from Astros’ Jose Altuve, who homered and doubled in the game, the Yankees’ pitching staff, led by Nick Burdi, held firm and secured the victory.
The win sets up an exciting series for both teams in their next matchups. The Yankees will face the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Luis Gil set to start for New York, while the Astros will take on the Toronto Blue Jays, with Ronel Blanco on the mound for Houston.
Overall, the Yankees’ sweep of the Astros marks a strong start to the season for the New York team, while the Astros will be looking to bounce back from their early struggles.