As Jordan Montgomery made the long walk to the visitors’ clubhouse after throwing seven pitches, the Yankees’ bullpen had to prove that they were up to a formidable challenge, going toe-to-toe with one of the best outings of Justin Verlander’s career.
New York’s lineup could produce no answers for Verlander, who tied his career high with 14 strikeouts in an eight-inning gem, but they got to closer Ken Giles in the ninth. Gary Sanchez launched a go-ahead three-run homer, and the Yankees stunned the Astros, 4-0, on Tuesday evening at Minute Maid Park.
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