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Astros Edge Yankees with Walker's Blast | New York City News
Christian Walker crushed a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole and drove in three runs as the Astros obliterated the Yankees 5-1 on the road, with Jeremy Peña adding a solo shot. Starter Hayden Wesneski, once drafted by the Yankees before being traded, pitched five strong innings. The Yankees’ defense crumbled with multiple errors, including rookie George Lombard Jr.’s sixth straight error — a rare feat since 1915. Houston now leads the AL West by one game, while New York, trailing Tampa Bay by four in the AL East, must fix their defense ahead of a crucial Red Sox series. And yes — a familiar face…
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