Yankees Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Astros

The New York Yankees are set to host the Houston Astros in the first game of a three-game series on Tuesday night, aiming to build on their recent offensive surge. Over the past two weeks, the Yankees have won six of their last seven games, bringing them closer to the American League East lead.

In their latest victory against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Yankees scored 32 runs in seven games, achieving a .228 batting average and a .707 OPS. Key players include Trent Grisham, who has six home runs in his last 13 games, and Jazz Chisholm Jr., who has been hitting .353 over his past five games.

The Astros, on the other hand, are struggling with a 5-9 record since August 8, including two recent one-run losses to the Athletics. Their pitching staff has a 5.04 ERA over the last 14 games. Houston's Jose Altuve and Issac Paredes have been performing well, but the team has faced challenges, including parting ways with general manager Dana Brown. The Yankees will start Will Warren, while the Astros will send rookie Ethan Pecko to the mound.