Yankees try to prolong win streak, take on the Astros
New York Yankees (17-9, first in the AL East) vs. Houston Astros (10-17, fifth in the AL West) Houston; Saturday, 7:10 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Ryan Weathers (0-0); Astros: Mike Burrows (1-3, 6. 75 ERA, 1. 69 WHIP, 25 strikeouts) LINE: Yankees -157, Astros +132; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees will attempt to keep their seven-game win streak going when they visit the Houston Astros.
Houston is 10-17 overall and 7-7 at home. The Astros have a 5-15 record in games when they have allowed a home run. New York is 17-9 overall and 9-4 in road games.
The Yankees have gone 2-6 in games decided by one run. The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Yordan Alvarez leads the Astros with 11 home runs while slugging .
776. Christian Walker is 9 for 35 with two home runs and five RBIs over the past 10 games. Ben Rice leads the Yankees with a .