Astros Halt Yankees' Sweep Attempt with Critical First-Inning Homers

Houston's early offensive surge in the series finale ends New York's five-game winning streak, underscoring missed opportunities for the Yankees.

Yordan Alvarez and Jon Singleton's first-inning home runs set the tone for the Astros, leading to a narrow 4-3 victory.
Marcus Stroman struggled on the mound for the Yankees, giving up four runs and nine hits over 5.1 innings.
Aaron Judge's late-game heroics, including a 473-foot home run, fell short of securing a sweep for the Yankees.
Astros' pitcher Ronel Blanco contained the Yankees, allowing only four hits across 5.2 innings.
The Yankees' inability to capitalize with runners in scoring position highlighted their offensive challenges during the game.