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jg2977 · 07-12-2025, 09:57 AM

BRONX BUMMER!

Astros Drop Yanks, One Win from ALCS — Houston 4, Yankees 2

By The New York Post Sports Desk

HOUSTON, WE HAVE LIFT-OFF.

The Bronx was anything but booming Sunday afternoon as the pinstripes flailed and the Houston Astros moved one win away from the American League Championship Series, silencing Yankee Stadium with a 4-2 gut-punch.

While the Yankees looked lost at the plate, Houston lefty Luke Peters turned the Bronx into his own backyard, tossing seven innings of four-hit dominance and leaving the Bombers swinging at ghosts.

“We need better swings,” mumbled Yankees skipper Rickey Arnette postgame.
No kidding, Rickey.
The 'Stros pounced early, plating three in the first like they were late for dinner. Jon Dunham’s 2-out double cracked the scoreboard, and by the time the Yankees got their first runner past second base, they were already chasing shadows.

The Yanks scraped together a run in the 4th thanks to Geoff Shackford’s RBI triple, and another in the 8th on Matt Simmons’ RBI double — but it was too little, too late.

Meanwhile, Peters kept mowing 'em down with surgical precision, fanning seven and walking just two on 103 efficient pitches.

The real insult? Houston didn't even bring the boom — they just peppered the outfield with well-placed contact. Eight hits, two errors by New York, and not a single Astro longball in sight. Just smart baseball, the kind Yankee fans used to expect in October.

New York’s starter George Attwood battled for 8.2 innings, but his defense betrayed him. A pair of errors — including a brutal one from shortstop Leander van der Linde — gave the Astros more than enough rope to hang the Yankees’ hopes out to dry.

“We’ve been here before,” said a defiant (but nervous) fan in Section 234.
Yeah, but not in a good way.
The Yankees now face elimination on Tuesday in Houston, and unless they find some thunder — or divine intervention — the only October baseball in the Bronx will be replays on YES.

Final line:
Astros 4, Yankees 2
Series: Houston leads 2-0
Next Game: Tuesday @ Minute Maid Park

YANKEES FANS: PANIC LEVEL — HIGH.
HOUSTON: ONE WIN FROM ANOTHER ALCS DANCE.
NEW YORK: ONE MORE LOSS FROM AN EARLY EXIT.

TICK… TICK… BOOM.

07-12-2025, 09:57 AM	#2570
jg2977 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 24,526	BRONX BUMMER! Astros Drop Yanks, One Win from ALCS — Houston 4, Yankees 2 By The New York Post Sports Desk HOUSTON, WE HAVE LIFT-OFF. The Bronx was anything but booming Sunday afternoon as the pinstripes flailed and the Houston Astros moved one win away from the American League Championship Series, silencing Yankee Stadium with a 4-2 gut-punch. While the Yankees looked lost at the plate, Houston lefty Luke Peters turned the Bronx into his own backyard, tossing seven innings of four-hit dominance and leaving the Bombers swinging at ghosts. “We need better swings,” mumbled Yankees skipper Rickey Arnette postgame. No kidding, Rickey. The 'Stros pounced early, plating three in the first like they were late for dinner. Jon Dunham’s 2-out double cracked the scoreboard, and by the time the Yankees got their first runner past second base, they were already chasing shadows. The Yanks scraped together a run in the 4th thanks to Geoff Shackford’s RBI triple, and another in the 8th on Matt Simmons’ RBI double — but it was too little, too late. Meanwhile, Peters kept mowing 'em down with surgical precision, fanning seven and walking just two on 103 efficient pitches. The real insult? Houston didn't even bring the boom — they just peppered the outfield with well-placed contact. Eight hits, two errors by New York, and not a single Astro longball in sight. Just smart baseball, the kind Yankee fans used to expect in October. New York’s starter George Attwood battled for 8.2 innings, but his defense betrayed him. A pair of errors — including a brutal one from shortstop Leander van der Linde — gave the Astros more than enough rope to hang the Yankees’ hopes out to dry. “We’ve been here before,” said a defiant (but nervous) fan in Section 234. Yeah, but not in a good way. The Yankees now face elimination on Tuesday in Houston, and unless they find some thunder — or divine intervention — the only October baseball in the Bronx will be replays on YES. Final line: Astros 4, Yankees 2 Series: Houston leads 2-0 Next Game: Tuesday @ Minute Maid Park YANKEES FANS: PANIC LEVEL — HIGH. HOUSTON: ONE WIN FROM ANOTHER ALCS DANCE. NEW YORK: ONE MORE LOSS FROM AN EARLY EXIT. TICK… TICK… BOOM. Attached Images Last edited by jg2977; 07-12-2025 at 10:00 AM.