Astros Top Yankees To Open ALCS | News Radio 1200 WOAI

The Houston Astros celebrate a win over the New York Yankees in game one of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 19, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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The Astros are now up 1-0 in the American League Championship Series after topping the New York Yankees 4-2 in Game One. Justin Verlander secured the victory for Houston after allowing one run over six innings with 11 strikeouts. Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Pena each slugged a solo shot. Clarke Schmidt was tagged with the loss after allowing two runs over an inning of work. Harrison Bader and Anthony Rizzo went deep in defeat. The 'Stros will be looking to go up 2-0 on the Bronx Bombers when Framber Valdez gets the start against Luis Severino in Game Two.