Is there anything better than a sweep in Boston? The Yankees kept the good times rolling yesterday, rallying late to support Cam Schlittler, who tossed eight stellar innings for his oart. Up next are the Astros, another struggling rival off to a very poor start. The Yankees would do well to shove more dirt on Houston, just as they just did with the Red Sox.
On the site today, Sam reviews last night’s American League action, and also looks ahead to the upcoming three-game series with the Astros. Later, Matt remembers Carlos Beltrán’s brief time in pinstripes on the occasion of Beltrán’s 49th birthday. Meanwhile, Josh argues that MLB can’t afford to forfeit the momentum they’ve generated with recent rules changes by instituting a damaging lockout next year, and Andrés examines another great start from top prospect George Lombard Jr.
Today’s Matchup
New York Yankees at Houston Astros
Time: 8:10 p.m. EST
Video: YES Network, Space City Home Network
Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
Questions/Prompts:
1. Is there a pitcher that you’re more excited to watch than Cam Schlittler right now?
2. As we head to Houston, how worried are you that the Astros will be able to shrug off this slow start and return to prominence by season’s end?
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