Astros' Jason Alexander Blank Yankees for Third Straight Win

Jason Alexander, a 32-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Houston Astros, delivered an outstanding performance against the New York Yankees, pitching six scoreless innings with only one hit, three walks, and three strikeouts. His gem helped the Astros secure a 7-1 victory, marking the Yankees' third consecutive series loss and their seventh loss in the last nine games. Alexander's recent stretch of effective pitching includes back-to-back scoreless outings, though he might be moved to the bullpen soon with the return of Cristian Javier from injury. The Astros' offense was fueled by Jose Altuve, who homered early in the game and was on base multiple times, responding to boos from Yankees fans with strong play. Despite hard contact from the Yankees, Alexander limited damage and kept runners from advancing beyond first base while the Astros expanded their lead late in the game. This performance underscores the Astros' renewed offensive strength and the Yankees' ongoing struggles, particularly from ace Max Fried, who has seen his ERA rise sharply in recent outings.