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Aaron Hicks hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning, and Aaron Judge released a two-out single at the end of the match as the New York Yankees beat the Houston Astros 7-6 on Thursday. Extend their home streak to 15 games.
Giancarlo Stanton and Gleyber Torres came in 9th place by taking a walk to the closer Ryan Pressly (1-2). Hicks then hit Presley's 93 mph fastball into the right fielder's seat, building a 6-6 tie when he achieved his third home run this season.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa continued the rally with infield hits, but was stolen second and Jose Trevino lined up a single chasing Pressly. After Ryne Stanek defeated Joey Gallo, he walked DJ LeMahieu and the judge won it when he lined up with the left fielder on a 3-0 pitch.
This was the judge's second walk-off hit of the season, giving the Yankees a ninth walk-off victory. It also occurred the day before the arbitral tribunal, after refusing to offer a long-term contract before the season.
With a judge hit, the Yankees recorded the longest home streak since 1961. The team's record is 18 games at the original Yankee Stadium in 1942. The Yankees have been 23-5 overall since May 23, the last home loss. .. Baltimore.
Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez hit three home runs from Jameson Taillon for the Astros. Bregman led 3-0, hitting three batters with home runs, and Alvarez hit 22 home runs with three home runs.
With big boos and various profane chanting, José Altuve arrived at the base four times. After Altuve hit his left elbow on two pitches, he made two singles and doubles. Miguel Castro (4-0) retired second baseman and Alvarez in 9th place.
Valdes allowed Stanton to hit a three-run homer and threw two hits and six innings. He first gave Hicks a two-out walk, then hit 7, walked 3, and retired straight at 14. Anthony Rizzo finished the run on his sixth 16-pitch walk.
Taillon allowed the season's best of 6 runs and 10 hits in 52/3 innings. When the Yankees made a comeback, he fought off his first loss with eight decisions.
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