Astros Top Yankees To Split Series | News Radio 1200 WOAI

The Houston Astros celebrate during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 06, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Astros won 9-7.

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The Astros split their four-game series against the Yankees after earning a 9-7 win in the finale in the Bronx. J.P. France was credited with the victory after striking out four batters and allowing an unearned run over three and a third innings of relief. Bryan Abreu secured his fourth save of the season after pitching an inning and a third without allowing a run. Jake Meyers slugged a pair of home runs for the 'Stros, while Yordan Alvarez and Martin Maldonado each went deep. Houston is now second in the AL West at 64-and-49. The Astros visit the Baltimore Orioles starting tomorrow.