Houston at New York

Houston is on a 9-3 run on the road, a powerhouse all-around, third in runs scored, No. 1 in on-base percentage and slugging, while the pitching staff is third with a 3.66 team ERA. They outscored opponents by +280 runs, tops in baseball. The Astros are on a 53-21 run, including 51-18 on natural grass. The pressure is on New York, down 2-1. After Luis Severino lasted 4+ innings the last game, the Yankees used five relievers, including four of their five high-leverage guys in Chad Green, Tommy Kahnle, Adam Ottavino and Zack Britton. During this series, the Yankees have used their bullpen for 15+ of the 28 innings. Batters hit .309 when facing starter Masahiro Tanaka for the third time in a game, a concern around the fifth inning tonight, meaning New York may have to go to the pen early again. And Houston is 35-17 against a right-handed starter. Play Houston.