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Yankees Aim for Ninth Straight Win Against Astros

9/4/2025

Summary

Story summary

Will Warren (8-6, 4.30 ERA) will pitch for the New York Yankees against Jason Alexander (4-1, 4.61 ERA) of the Houston Astros on September 3, 2025.
The Yankees have won eight straight road games against the Astros and are 8-1 in their last nine overall.
Jazz Chisholm has hit six home runs in the last ten games; the Yankees average 4.4 extra-base hits per game during this period.
The Astros seek to bounce back after a recent loss, boasting a strong record against AL East teams at night.

History

Historical Context

The New York Yankees, with a storied history of 26 championships, faced the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2001 World Series, losing in seven games. This matchup underscored the Yankees' dominance, as they had a 95-win season. Their ongoing rivalry with the Houston Astros, highlighted by eight consecutive road victories, reflects the shifting dynamics in Major League Baseball, particularly since the Astros' move to the American League in 2013.

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Story summary

Will Warren (8-6, 4.30 ERA) will pitch for the New York Yankees against Jason Alexander (4-1, 4.61 ERA) of the Houston Astros on September 3, 2025.
The Yankees have won eight straight road games against the Astros and are 8-1 in their last nine overall.
Jazz Chisholm has hit six home runs in the last ten games; the Yankees average 4.4 extra-base hits per game during this period.
The Astros seek to bounce back after a recent loss, boasting a strong record against AL East teams at night.

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